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Kraw Family History

Kraw 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: Kral, Krag, Kram, Raw, Kray, Kras, Craw, Traw, Graw, Krah

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Where is the Kraw family from?

You can see how Kraw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kraw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Kraw families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kraw's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kraw families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kraw 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 Kraw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kraw. 34% of Kraw 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
    34%
  • Auto Mechanic
    23%
  • Molder
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Kraw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Kraw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraw 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Kraw. 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 67 military records available for the last name Kraw. For the veterans among your Kraw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kraw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kraw in 1963 was 77, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kraw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kraw 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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