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Krake Family History

Krake Surname Meaning

North German: occupational or status name for the owner of or worker on a large trade ship from Middle Low German krake.

German: variant of Kracke.

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


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Where is the Krake family from?

You can see how Krake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krake family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Krake families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Krake families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Krake's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Krake families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krake 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 Krake ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krake. 25% of Krake men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Krake women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krake were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Cook
    16%

What Krake family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Krake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krake 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Krake. 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 668 military records available for the last name Krake. For the veterans among your Krake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krake lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Krake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Krake in 1960 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krake 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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