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Kreitzman Family History

Kreitzman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): possibly a derivative of German Kreuz ‘cross’ + Mann (Yiddish man) ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Kreitzman family from?

You can see how Kreitzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreitzman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kreitzman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kreitzman family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kreitzman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kreitzman families in 1880.
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What did your Kreitzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kreitzman. 55% of Kreitzman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Kreitzman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kreitzman were Clerk and Housewife.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Kreitzman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Kreitzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreitzman 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Kreitzman. 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 247 military records available for the last name Kreitzman. For the veterans among your Kreitzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreitzman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kreitzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kreitzman in 1963 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreitzman 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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