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Krish Family History

Krish Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovak Kriš (see Kris) and Kríž Czech Kříž Slovenian and Croatian Križ (see Kriz). Americanized form of German Krisch and a variant of the same Jewish surname.

Indian: shortened form of Krishna or of any other personal name beginning with Krishna (for example Krishnaswamy Krishnamurthy).

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


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Where is the Krish family from?

You can see how Krish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Krish family living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Krish's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Krish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krish 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 Krish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krish. 32% of Krish men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Krish women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krish were Contractor and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Contractor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Krish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krish 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Krish. 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 233 military records available for the last name Krish. For the veterans among your Krish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krish lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Krish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Krish in 1960 was 44, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krish 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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