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Kragt Name Meaning

Dutch: variant of Kracht .

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


Similar surnames: Krauth, Krape, Graft, Kraig, Krugh, Krage, Kragh, Brant, Krafft

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Where is the Kragt family from?

You can see how Kragt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kragt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kragt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Kragt families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kragt's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Kragt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kragt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kragt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kragt. 60% of Kragt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kragt women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Kragt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kragt 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Kragt. 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 92 military records available for the last name Kragt. For the veterans among your Kragt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kragt lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Kragt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kragt in 1951 was 50, and 74 in 2003.

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