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Krien Family History

Krien 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: Kren, Krieg, Kries, Klien, Prien, Krier, Brien, Kriel, Kien, Kiel

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Where is the Krien family from?

You can see how Krien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krien family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Krien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Krien families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Krien's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Krien families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krien 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 Krien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krien. 50% of Krien men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Attendant
    10%
  • Cutter
    10%

What Krien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krien 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Krien. 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 192 military records available for the last name Krien. For the veterans among your Krien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krien lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Krien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Krien in 1968 was 64, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krien 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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