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Kraeger Family History

Kraeger Surname Meaning

German (Kräger): see Krager.

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


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Where is the Kraeger family from?

You can see how Kraeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraeger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kraeger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Kraeger families living in Manitoba. This was about 73% of all the recorded Kraeger's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kraeger families in 1911.
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What did your Kraeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kraeger. 43% of Kraeger men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Kraeger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kraeger were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Machinist
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Kraeger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kraeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraeger 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Kraeger. 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 302 military records available for the last name Kraeger. For the veterans among your Kraeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraeger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kraeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kraeger in 1962 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kraeger 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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