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Kraetzer Family History

Kraetzer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kretzer, Kratzer, Kreutzer, Krenzer, Katzer, Kritzer, Retzer, Krauter

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Where is the Kraetzer family from?

You can see how Kraetzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraetzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kraetzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kraetzer families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kraetzer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kraetzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kraetzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kraetzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kraetzer. 100% of Kraetzer women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Kraetzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Kraetzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraetzer 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Kraetzer. 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 103 military records available for the last name Kraetzer. For the veterans among your Kraetzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraetzer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Kraetzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kraetzer in 1967 was 77, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kraetzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kraetzer 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.

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