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Kreager Family History

Kreager Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Krieger or possibly Krüger (see Krueger).

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


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Where is the Kreager family from?

You can see how Kreager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreager family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kreager families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Kreager families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kreager's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kreager families in 1911.
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What did your Kreager ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kreager. 100% of Kreager 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Kreager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreager 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Kreager. 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 804 military records available for the last name Kreager. For the veterans among your Kreager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreager lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kreager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kreager in 1945 was 26, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreager 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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