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Kreins Family History

Kreins Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kreis, Krein, Kreiss, Reins, Reis, Krebs, Kress, Kring, Klein, Krans

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Where is the Kreins family from?

You can see how Kreins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kreins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kreins families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kreins's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kreins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Kreins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreins 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Kreins. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kreins. For the veterans among your Kreins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreins lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Kreins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kreins in 1970 was 89, and 50 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreins 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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