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Krieg Family History

Krieg Surname Meaning

Swiss German, German, and Jewish (Ashkenazic) are used as a nickname for an argumentative person. The term originates from Middle High German and Middle Low German kriec, as well as the German Krieg, which means ‘strife, conflict, squabble’ (with a related term in Yiddish being krig).

This surname has also been documented in France, particularly in the regions of Alsace and Lorraine.

Additionally, the name has variants, including a plural form of Krug.

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


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You can see how Krieg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krieg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Krieg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Krieg families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Krieg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Krieg families in 1911.
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What did your Krieg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Krieg. 100% of Krieg men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 30,000 military records available for the last name Krieg. For the veterans among your Krieg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krieg lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Krieg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Krieg in 1945 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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