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Kratky Name Meaning

Czech (Krátký) and Slovak (Krátky): nickname for a short man from Czech krátký Slovak krátky ‘short’.

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


Similar surnames: Krasny, Hladky, Kraska, Kraly, Kratz, Krack, Kracke, Krank, Kray

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Where is the Kratky family from?

You can see how Kratky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kratky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kratky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Kratky families living in Missouri. This was about 68% of all the recorded Kratky's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kratky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kratky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kratky ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kratky. 100% of Kratky men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kratky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kratky 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 823 immigration records available for the last name Kratky. 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 850 military records available for the last name Kratky. For the veterans among your Kratky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kratky lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kratky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kratky in 1953 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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