Kraatz Family History

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Kraatz Name Meaning

habitational name from a place in Brandenburg named Kraatz. variant of Kratz 1.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Raatz, Kratz, Karnatz, Kreitz, Kraak, Gratz, Kranz, Grantz, Krantz

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Kraatz Family Origin

Where is the Kraatz family from?

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You can see how Kraatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraatz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kraatz families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Kraatz families living in Manitoba. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kraatz's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kraatz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kraatz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Kraatz Family Occupations

What did your Kraatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Kraatz family was Cooper. The most common Kraatz occupation in the USA was Farmer. 30% of Kraatz's were Farmers. Farmer, Brickyard and Cabinet Maker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Kraatz.

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  • Farmer

    30%

  • Brickyard

    5%

  • Cabinet Maker

    5%

  • Cooper

    5%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kraatz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Kraatz Historical Records

What Kraatz family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kraatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraatz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kraatz. 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 Card

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Kraatz. For the veterans among your Kraatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kraatz Life Expectancy

What is the average Kraatz lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kraatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kraatz in 1950 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kraatz 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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