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Kriebel Family History

Kriebel Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Kreuel itself a variant of Kreul. nickname from Middle High German kribeln ‘to itch tickle’.

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


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Where is the Kriebel family from?

You can see how Kriebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kriebel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kriebel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kriebel family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kriebel's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kriebel families in 1911.
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What did your Kriebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kriebel. 23% of Kriebel men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Kriebel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kriebel were Salesman and Secretary.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Coal Miner
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Secretary
    8%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kriebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kriebel 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 719 immigration records available for the last name Kriebel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kriebel. For the veterans among your Kriebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kriebel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kriebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kriebel in 1954 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

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