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Kravitz Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name from East Slavic kravets ‘tailor’ (see Kravets ). Compare Krawitz .

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


Similar surnames: Ravitz, Kravets, Krawitz, Kravetz, Kranitz, Kritz, Kravec, Britz

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Where is the Kravitz family from?

You can see how Kravitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kravitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kravitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Kravitz families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kravitz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kravitz families in 1911.
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What did your Kravitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Marchande was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kravitz. 43% of Kravitz men worked as a Marchande. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Marchande
    43%
  • Furrier
    29%
  • Traveller
    29%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Kravitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kravitz 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 Kravitz. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kravitz. For the veterans among your Kravitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kravitz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kravitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kravitz in 1955 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

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