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Krekeler Family History

Krekeler Surname Meaning

German: probably a habitational name from Krekler, a plateau near Höxter, or from Krekel near Aachen.

It may also be an unflattering nickname derived from Low German kräkeln, meaning ‘to be opinionated’.

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


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Where is the Krekeler family from?

You can see how Krekeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krekeler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krekeler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Krekeler families living in Missouri. This was about 76% of all the recorded Krekeler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Krekeler families in 1880.
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What did your Krekeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krekeler. 63% of Krekeler men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Krekeler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krekeler were Manager and Seamstress.

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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
    63%
  • Manager
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Krekeler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 775 census records available for the last name Krekeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krekeler 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Krekeler. 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 213 military records available for the last name Krekeler. For the veterans among your Krekeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krekeler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Krekeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Krekeler in 1962 was 82, and 77 in 2003.

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