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Krautz Family History

Krautz Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kratz, Kraut, Kreutz, Kautz, Kraatz, Krausz, Krantz, Krutz, Krauth

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Where is the Krautz family from?

You can see how Krautz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krautz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krautz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Krautz families living in Indiana. This was about 23% of all the recorded Krautz's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Krautz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krautz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krautz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krautz. 26% of Krautz men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Krautz women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krautz were Carpenter and Seamstress. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krautz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krautz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 252 immigration records available for the last name Krautz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 742 military records available for the last name Krautz. For the veterans among your Krautz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krautz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Krautz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Krautz in 1962 was 57, and 87 in 2003.

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