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Kreish Family History

Kreish 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, Krish, Kreiss, Reish, Reis, Krebs, Kress, Kreiser, Krech

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Where is the Kreish family from?

You can see how Kreish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kreish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kreish families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kreish's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kreish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreish 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 78 census records available for the last name Kreish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreish 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kreish. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kreish. For the veterans among your Kreish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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