Origins of the Kraus surname

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    In 1921, most Krauses lived in yorkshire

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    1,400 Kraus Travel & migration records
    520 Krauses found in all Census records

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Krauses

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Krauses in 1921

    Child

    6

    Cook

    3

    Stenographers And Typists

    3

    Baker

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Krauses in 1921

    Farm Hands

    33

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    20

    Shipping And Receiving Clerks

    19

    Clerks

    16

    Foremen

    16

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