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Krausse Family History

Krausse Surname Meaning

German: variant of Krause.

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


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Where is the Krausse family from?

You can see how Krausse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krausse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Krausse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Krausse families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Krausse's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Krausse families in 1891.
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What did your Krausse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krausse. 35% of Krausse men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Krausse women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krausse were Bookkeeper and New Worker.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Sales Manager
    6%
  • Bookkeeper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Krausse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krausse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krausse 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 689 immigration records available for the last name Krausse. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Krausse. For the veterans among your Krausse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krausse lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Krausse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Krausse in 1950 was 48, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krausse 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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