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Krischer Family History

Krischer Surname Meaning

German: Palatinate dialect form of Kreischer from late Middle High German krīschen ‘to shriek to yell’.

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


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Where is the Krischer family from?

You can see how Krischer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krischer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Krischer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Krischer families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Krischer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Krischer families in 1880.
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What did your Krischer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krischer. 27% of Krischer 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
    27%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Painter
    11%

What Krischer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Krischer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krischer 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Krischer. 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 394 military records available for the last name Krischer. For the veterans among your Krischer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krischer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Krischer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Krischer in 1963 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krischer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krischer 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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