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Krabbenhoft Family History

Krabbenhoft Name Meaning

North German (Krabbenhöft): unflattering nickname for a quirky person literally ‘crab head’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Krabbe, Bredehoft, Kreft, Benhoff, Atherholt, Habenicht, Robbert

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Where is the Krabbenhoft family from?

You can see how Krabbenhoft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krabbenhoft family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Krabbenhoft families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Krabbenhoft families living in Minnesota. This was about 65% of all the recorded Krabbenhoft's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Krabbenhoft families in 1880.
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What did your Krabbenhoft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krabbenhoft. 57% of Krabbenhoft men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Krabbenhoft women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krabbenhoft were Manager and Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krabbenhoft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krabbenhoft 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Krabbenhoft. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 218 military records available for the last name Krabbenhoft. For the veterans among your Krabbenhoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krabbenhoft lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Krabbenhoft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Krabbenhoft in 1963 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

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