George Krauss (1868–1942)
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- Born
- 1868
- Died
- 1942
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was George Krauss born? 1868.
When did George Krauss die? 1942.
Life story
George Krauss (1868–1942) was born in 1868, and died in 1942, at about age 74. A cemetery record documents George's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about George's life.
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The world George lived through
1869 · age 1 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1886 · age 18 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 32 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 40 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 49 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 59 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 67 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 73 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
Questions about George Krauss
When was George Krauss born?
George Krauss was born in 1868.
When did George Krauss die?
George Krauss died in 1942.
How old was George Krauss at the time of death?
George Krauss was about 74 years old.
Where is George Krauss buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents George's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when George Krauss was born?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when George was born.
Who was president when George Krauss died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when George died.
What major events happened during George Krauss's lifetime?
During George's lifetime: the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 1); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 24); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 38); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 49); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 61); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 71).
Which U.S. censuses would include George Krauss?
Federal censuses taken during George's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named George Krauss are on AncestryData?
2 people named George Krauss are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1868
Death
1942
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AncestryData, "George Krauss (1868–1942)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/george-krauss-1868-1942-e722e37f/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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