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Kreit Family History

Kreit 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, Kreft, Kreitz, Krein, Breit, Kret, Kreig, Kreil, Kreie, Reis

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Where is the Kreit family from?

You can see how Kreit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kreit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Kreit families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 62% of all the recorded Kreit's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kreit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreit 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 Kreit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kreit. 67% of Kreit men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kreit women worked as an Operator.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Kreit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Kreit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreit 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Kreit. 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 76 military records available for the last name Kreit. For the veterans among your Kreit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreit lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kreit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kreit in 1966 was 93, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kreit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreit 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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