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Krajna Family History

Krajna 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: Krajnak, Rana, Kranz, Kraska, Krans, Arana, Krajnik, Krasny, Krank

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Where is the Krajna family from?

You can see how Krajna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krajna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Krajna families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Krajna's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Krajna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krajna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krajna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krajna. 100% of Krajna men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Krajna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Krajna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krajna 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Krajna. 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 32 military records available for the last name Krajna. For the veterans among your Krajna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krajna lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Krajna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Krajna in 1965 was 75, and 37 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krajna 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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