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Kreig Family History

Kreig Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Krieg.

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


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Where is the Kreig family from?

You can see how Kreig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kreig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Kreig families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kreig's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kreig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreig 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 Kreig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kreig. 18% of Kreig men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Kreig women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kreig were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

What Kreig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kreig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreig 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 652 immigration records available for the last name Kreig. 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 757 military records available for the last name Kreig. For the veterans among your Kreig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreig lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kreig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kreig in 1954 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kreig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreig 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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