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Kriley Family History

Kriley Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Irish Crilly.

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


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Where is the Kriley family from?

You can see how Kriley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kriley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kriley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kriley family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kriley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kriley families in 1911.
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What did your Kriley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kriley. 39% of Kriley men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kriley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kriley were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Music Teacher
    17%
  • Farm Wife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

What Kriley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kriley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kriley 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Kriley. 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 201 military records available for the last name Kriley. For the veterans among your Kriley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kriley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kriley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kriley in 1957 was 41, and 85 in 2004.

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