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Kraik Family History

Kraik 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: Krack, Kraak, Krank, Craik, Kralik, Kraig, Frank, Kral, Rank, Kranz

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Where is the Kraik family from?

You can see how Kraik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kraik family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kraik's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Kraik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kraik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Kraik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraik 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kraik. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kraik. For the veterans among your Kraik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraik lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Kraik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kraik in 1969 was 66, and 66 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kraik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kraik 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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