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Krausz Family History

Krausz Surname Meaning

Hungarian and Jewish (from Hungary): from German Kraus and Krauss. German: archaic variant of Kraus and Krauss.

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


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Where is the Krausz family from?

You can see how Krausz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krausz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krausz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Krausz families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Krausz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Krausz families in 1880.
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What did your Krausz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krausz. 46% of Krausz men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Krausz women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krausz were Retired and Stenographer.

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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
    46%
  • Helper
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Retired
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Helper With Housework
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Krausz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krausz 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Krausz. 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 Krausz. For the veterans among your Krausz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krausz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Krausz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Krausz in 1962 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

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