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Krafka Family History

Krafka Surname Meaning

Czech: nickname from the vocabulary word krafka a diminutive of kráva ‘cow’.

The change of v to f is caused by pronunciation.

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


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Where is the Krafka family from?

You can see how Krafka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krafka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Krafka families living in Nebraska. This was about 19% of all the recorded Krafka's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Krafka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krafka 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 Krafka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krafka. 30% of Krafka men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Krafka women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krafka were Farm and Teacher.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Farm
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Krafka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Krafka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krafka 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Krafka. 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 149 military records available for the last name Krafka. For the veterans among your Krafka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krafka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Krafka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Krafka in 1965 was 61, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krafka 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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