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Kreh Family History

Kreh Surname Meaning

German: variant of Krah and Kray

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


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Where is the Kreh family from?

You can see how Kreh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kreh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kreh family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kreh's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Kreh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreh 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 Kreh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kreh. 43% of Kreh men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kreh women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kreh were Manager and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Manager
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Kreh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kreh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreh 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Kreh. 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 590 military records available for the last name Kreh. For the veterans among your Kreh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreh lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kreh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kreh in 1955 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kreh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreh 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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