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Krester Family History

Krester 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: Kreiter, Kreuter, Trester, Brester, Rester, Koester, Kuester, Kiester

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Where is the Krester family from?

You can see how Krester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krester family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krester families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Krester family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Krester's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Krester families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krester 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 Krester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krester. 45% of Krester men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Krester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Krester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krester 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Krester. 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 26 military records available for the last name Krester. For the veterans among your Krester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krester lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1995, in the United States, Krester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Krester in 1989 was 80, and 62 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krester

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krester 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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