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Krips Family History

Krips Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kreps. Compare Cripps.

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


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Where is the Krips family from?

You can see how Krips families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krips family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Krips families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Krips families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Krips's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Krips families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krips surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Krips ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krips. 32% of Krips men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%

What Krips family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krips. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krips 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Krips. 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 339 military records available for the last name Krips. For the veterans among your Krips ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krips lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Krips life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Krips in 1964 was 62, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krips ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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