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Krase Family History

Krase Name Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Kras .

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


Similar surnames: Kras, Karash, Rase, Rae, Kratz, Prast, Knabe, Kraner, Kash, Brause

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Where is the Krase family from?

You can see how Krase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krase family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Krase families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 25 Krase families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Krase's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Krase families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krase surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krase ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krase. 32% of Krase men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Krase women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krase were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krase 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Krase. 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 263 military records available for the last name Krase. For the veterans among your Krase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krase lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2003, in the United States, Krase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Krase in 1941 was 37, and 81 in 2003.

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