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Kreuger Family History

Kreuger Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Krüger (see Kruger).

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


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Where is the Kreuger family from?

You can see how Kreuger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreuger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kreuger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Kreuger families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kreuger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kreuger families in 1911.
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What did your Kreuger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kreuger. 78% of Kreuger men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    78%
  • Miner
    23%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Kreuger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreuger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kreuger. 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 996 military records available for the last name Kreuger. For the veterans among your Kreuger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreuger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kreuger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kreuger in 1960 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreuger 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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