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Krietsch Surname Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): from Slavic krič ‘loud cry’ hence a nickname for a loud person or a habitual shouter

or a metonymic occupational name for a town crier.

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


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You can see how Krietsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krietsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krietsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Krietsch families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Krietsch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Krietsch families in 1880.
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There are 124 census records available for the last name Krietsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krietsch census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Krietsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Krietsch in 1963 was 71, and 68 in 2002.

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