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Krauer Family History

Krauer 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: Klauer, Kraner, Kramer, Kruer, Kauer, Brauer, Krauter, Kraker, Knauer

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Where is the Krauer family from?

You can see how Krauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Krauer families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Krauer's in USA. California had the highest population of Krauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krauer 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 Krauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krauer. 34% of Krauer men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Krauer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krauer were Truck Driver and Machine Operator.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    19%

What Krauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krauer 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Krauer. 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 240 military records available for the last name Krauer. For the veterans among your Krauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krauer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Krauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Krauer in 1951 was 45, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krauer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krauer 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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