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Krapp Family History

Krapp Surname Meaning

German: variant of Krapf.

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


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Where is the Krapp family from?

You can see how Krapp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krapp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Krapp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Krapp families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Krapp's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Krapp families in 1911.
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What did your Krapp ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Krapp. 100% of Krapp men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Krapp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Krapp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krapp 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Krapp. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Krapp. For the veterans among your Krapp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krapp lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Krapp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Krapp in 1953 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krapp 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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