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Krietemeyer Family History

Krietemeyer Name Meaning

German: distinguishing nickname for a farmer who cultivated newly cleared land from Middle High German geriute ‘woodland cleared for cultivation or settlement + meier ‘tenant farmer’ (see Meyer ).

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


Similar surnames: Rosemeyer, Heinemeyer, Wedemeyer, Kallmeyer, Neumeyer, Niemeyer

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Where is the Krietemeyer family from?

You can see how Krietemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krietemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krietemeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Krietemeyer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Krietemeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Krietemeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krietemeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krietemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krietemeyer. 35% of Krietemeyer men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Krietemeyer women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krietemeyer were Farm Owner and Clerk. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Shipping Clerk
    15%
  • Farm Owner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • House Wife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 778 census records available for the last name Krietemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krietemeyer 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Krietemeyer. 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 268 military records available for the last name Krietemeyer. For the veterans among your Krietemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krietemeyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Krietemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Krietemeyer in 1962 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

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