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Krystal Family History

Krystal Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kristal, Crystal, Kresta, Kristan, Krysiak, Kryszak, Kostal, Chrystal

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Where is the Krystal family from?

You can see how Krystal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krystal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Krystal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Krystal families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Krystal's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Krystal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krystal 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 Krystal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krystal. 43% of Krystal men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Owner
    29%

What Krystal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Krystal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krystal 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Krystal. 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 134 military records available for the last name Krystal. For the veterans among your Krystal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krystal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Krystal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Krystal in 1963 was 68, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krystal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krystal 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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