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Kraai Family History

Kraai Surname Meaning

Dutch: from Middle Dutch craie ‘crow’ hence a nickname for someone thought to resemble a crow in some way such as chattering or having a raucous voice.

It can also serve as a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a crow.

Compare English Crow.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kraai family from?

You can see how Kraai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraai family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kraai families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Kraai families living in Michigan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kraai's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kraai families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kraai 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 Kraai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kraai. 25% of Kraai men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Kraai women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kraai were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    75%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Kraai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kraai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraai 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Kraai. 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 230 military records available for the last name Kraai. For the veterans among your Kraai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraai lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kraai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kraai in 1962 was 81, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kraai 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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