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Kriak Family History

Kriak 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: Krick, Kraak, Kral, Kozak, Brick, Klink, Krizan, Rak, Krock, Raak

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Where is the Kriak family from?

You can see how Kriak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kriak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kriak family living in Illinois. This was about 14% of all the recorded Kriak's in USA. Illinois and 6 other states had the highest population of Kriak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kriak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Kriak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kriak 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Kriak. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kriak. For the veterans among your Kriak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kriak lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Kriak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kriak in 1976 was 84, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kriak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kriak 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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