This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kruft family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kruft Family History

Kruft 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: Kraft, Kreft, Kroft, Brust, Rust, Tuft, Kruck, Fruit, Krug, Luft

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kruft family from?

You can see how Kruft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kruft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kruft families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kruft family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kruft's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kruft families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kruft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Kruft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kruft. 31% of Kruft men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kruft women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kruft were Manager and Maid.

View Census Data for Kruft | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Manager
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Kruft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kruft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kruft census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Kruft

Passenger Lists

There are 190 immigration records available for the last name Kruft. 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.

View all Kruft immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 290 military records available for the last name Kruft. For the veterans among your Kruft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kruft military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kruft family history

Discover More

What is the average Kruft lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kruft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kruft in 1963 was 83, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kruft

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kruft 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kruft family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial