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Kreie Family History

Kreie Surname Meaning

German: variant of Krey.

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


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Where is the Kreie family from?

You can see how Kreie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kreie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Kreie families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kreie's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kreie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreie 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 Kreie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kreie. 48% of Kreie men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kreie women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Kreie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kreie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreie 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Kreie. 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 201 military records available for the last name Kreie. For the veterans among your Kreie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kreie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kreie in 1964 was 38, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kreie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreie 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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