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Kreher Family History

Kreher Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kreger

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


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Where is the Kreher family from?

You can see how Kreher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kreher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kreher family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Kreher's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kreher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreher 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 Kreher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kreher. 21% of Kreher men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Kreher women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kreher were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Maid
    16%

What Kreher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kreher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreher 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 633 immigration records available for the last name Kreher. 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 903 military records available for the last name Kreher. For the veterans among your Kreher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreher lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kreher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kreher in 1954 was 65, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kreher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreher 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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