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Krai Family History

Krai 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, Kai, Krag, Arai, Kram, Rai, Kray, Kraai, Kras, Kraig

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Where is the Krai family from?

You can see how Krai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krai family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krai families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Krai family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Krai's in USA. New York had the highest population of Krai families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krai 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Krai. 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 69 military records available for the last name Krai. For the veterans among your Krai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krai lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Krai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Krai in 1976 was 90, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krai 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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