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Kreitz Family History

Kreitz Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Kreutz. habitational name from a place called Kreitz near Neuss on the Rhine.

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


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Where is the Kreitz family from?

You can see how Kreitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kreitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Kreitz families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kreitz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kreitz families in 1911.
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What did your Kreitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Kreitz. 100% of Kreitz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kreitz women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kreitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreitz 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 540 immigration records available for the last name Kreitz. 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 Kreitz. For the veterans among your Kreitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreitz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kreitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kreitz in 1953 was 59, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreitz 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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