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Krupke Name Meaning

Germanized form of Polish Sorbian or Czech Krupka .

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


Similar surnames: Krupka, Krupa, Kuske, Kruck, Ripke, Krinke, Kruse, Kreke, Brunke

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Where is the Krupke family from?

You can see how Krupke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krupke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krupke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Krupke families living in Nebraska. This was about 37% of all the recorded Krupke's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Krupke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krupke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krupke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krupke. 66% of Krupke men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Krupke women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krupke were Grinder 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
    66%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Repair Man
    7%
  • Grinder
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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What Krupke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 927 census records available for the last name Krupke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krupke 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Krupke. 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 144 military records available for the last name Krupke. For the veterans among your Krupke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krupke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Krupke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Krupke in 1963 was 55, and 91 in 2004.

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