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Kragh Family History

Kragh Name Meaning

Danish: variant of Krag .

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


Similar surnames: Kragt, Krogh, Krage, Krag, Krah, Krugh, Krape, Kough, Rugh, Kath

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Where is the Kragh family from?

You can see how Kragh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kragh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kragh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kragh family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kragh's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kragh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kragh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kragh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kragh. 34% of Kragh men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Kragh women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kragh were Machinist 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Typist
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Seamstress
    22%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kragh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kragh 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kragh. 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 470 military records available for the last name Kragh. For the veterans among your Kragh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kragh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kragh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kragh in 1963 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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