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Kravatz Family History

Kravatz 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: Kravitz, Kraatz, Kravetz, Kratz, Raatz, Gravatt, Kravets, Ravitz

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Where is the Kravatz family from?

You can see how Kravatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kravatz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kravatz families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kravatz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kravatz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kravatz 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 Kravatz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Kravatz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Kravatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kravatz 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Kravatz. 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 75 military records available for the last name Kravatz. For the veterans among your Kravatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kravatz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kravatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kravatz in 1961 was 62, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kravatz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kravatz 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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