Kraetz Family History

Kraetz Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Kratz, Raetz, Kretz, Kraatz, Kravetz, Krantz, Graetz, Kranz, Ketz, Kraft

2,000 record(s) for Kraetz

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
43	Military Records
50	Immigration Records
286	Census and Voter Lists
350	Member Trees

Where is the Kraetz family from?

You can see how Kraetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraetz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kraetz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kraetz families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kraetz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kraetz families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kraetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kraetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kraetz.

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

Farmer

29%

Salesman

15%

Bus operator

15%

Shipping clerk

15%

What Kraetz family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 286 census records available for the last name Kraetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraetz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 50 immigration records available for the last name Kraetz. 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.

Military Records

There are 43 military records available for the last name Kraetz. For the veterans among your Kraetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Kraetz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kraetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kraetz in 1964 was 71, and 80 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kraetz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.