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Kreil Family History

Kreil Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kreul.

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


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Where is the Kreil family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kreil. 29% of Kreil men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kreil women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Loader
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Kreil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kreil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreil 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Kreil. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kreil. For the veterans among your Kreil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreil lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kreil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kreil in 1948 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreil 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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