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Kreeger Name Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Krieger or Krüger (see Krueger ).

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


Similar surnames: Kreager, Creeger, Krieger, Kreiger, Creger, Kreger, Kroeger, Kriger

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Where is the Kreeger family from?

You can see how Kreeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreeger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kreeger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Kreeger families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kreeger's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kreeger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreeger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kreeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kreeger. 18% of Kreeger men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Kreeger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kreeger were Manager and Saleslady. .

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Saleslady
    10%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Kreeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreeger 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 721 immigration records available for the last name Kreeger. 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 817 military records available for the last name Kreeger. For the veterans among your Kreeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreeger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kreeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kreeger in 1954 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

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