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Kreisman Family History

Kreisman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kreismann and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname: elaborated form of Kreis.

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


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Where is the Kreisman family from?

You can see how Kreisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreisman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kreisman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kreisman family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kreisman's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Kreisman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreisman 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 Kreisman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kreisman. 23% of Kreisman men worked as a Salesman and 67% of Kreisman women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kreisman were Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Shipping Clerk
    19%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    67%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Kreisman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kreisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreisman 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Kreisman. 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 194 military records available for the last name Kreisman. For the veterans among your Kreisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreisman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kreisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kreisman in 1955 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreisman 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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