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Kriter Family History

Kriter 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: Kreiter, Kritzer, Kriger, Krier, Writer, Keiter, Krider, Riter

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Where is the Kriter family from?

You can see how Kriter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kriter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kriter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Kriter families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kriter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kriter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kriter 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 Kriter ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kriter. 100% of Kriter 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Kriter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kriter 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Kriter. 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 46 military records available for the last name Kriter. For the veterans among your Kriter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kriter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Kriter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kriter in 1964 was 79, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kriter 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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