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Krigbaum Family History

Krigbaum Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kriechbaum Krichbaum or Kriegbaum.

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


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Where is the Krigbaum family from?

You can see how Krigbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krigbaum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Krigbaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Krigbaum families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Krigbaum's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Krigbaum families in 1911.
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What did your Krigbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krigbaum. 20% of Krigbaum men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Krigbaum women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Krigbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krigbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krigbaum 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Krigbaum. 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 508 military records available for the last name Krigbaum. For the veterans among your Krigbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krigbaum lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Krigbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Krigbaum in 1957 was 55, and 53 in 2004.

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