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Kreip Family History

Kreip Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kreis, Keip, Kneip, Krepp, Krein, Kreig, Kreil, Kreie, Reis, Kemp

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Where is the Kreip family from?

You can see how Kreip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreip family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kreip families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kreip families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kreip's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kreip families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreip surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Kreip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreip 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kreip. 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 21 military records available for the last name Kreip. For the veterans among your Kreip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreip lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Kreip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kreip in 1965 was 57, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreip ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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