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Krich Family History

Krich Surname Meaning

German: variant of Krieg

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


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Where is the Krich family from?

You can see how Krich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Krich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Krich families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Krich's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Krich families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krich 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 Krich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krich. 19% of Krich men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Krich women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krich were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Saleswoman
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

What Krich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krich 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Krich. 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 236 military records available for the last name Krich. For the veterans among your Krich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krich lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Krich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Krich in 1955 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krich 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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