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Krever Family History

Krever 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: Klever, Kreyer, Kreger, Grever, Kremer, Kever, Keever, Kreher, Dreyer

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Where is the Krever family from?

You can see how Krever families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krever family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Krever families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Krever families living in Wisconsin. This was about 17% of all the recorded Krever's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Krever families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krever surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Krever ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krever. 100% of Krever men worked as a Plumber and 100% of Krever women worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Plumber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Krever family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 699 census records available for the last name Krever. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krever 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Krever. 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 57 military records available for the last name Krever. For the veterans among your Krever ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krever lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Krever life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Krever in 1963 was 82, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krever

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krever 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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