Krofta Family History

Krofta Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Kroft, Rota, Kraft, Croft, Rotta, Krotz, Proft, Kreft, Kresta, Kroth

3,000 record(s) for Krofta

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
146	Military Records
216	Immigration Records
963	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Krofta family from?

You can see how Krofta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krofta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krofta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Krofta families living in Wisconsin. This was about 27% of all the recorded Krofta's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Krofta families in 1880.

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

What did your Krofta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Binder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krofta. 40% of Krofta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Krofta women worked as a Binder.

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

40%

Farmer

40%

Machinist

10%

Salesman

10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Binder

100%

What Krofta family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 963 census records available for the last name Krofta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krofta census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 216 immigration records available for the last name Krofta. 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 146 military records available for the last name Krofta. For the veterans among your Krofta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Krofta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Krofta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Krofta in 1963 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krofta 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.