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Kreyling Family History

Kreyling Name Meaning

German: probably a nickname from a diminutive of Middle Low German krege ‘crow’.

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


Similar surnames: Kreiling, Creveling, Keeling, Kelling, Freiling, Kiesling, Trilling

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Where is the Kreyling family from?

You can see how Kreyling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreyling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kreyling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Kreyling families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kreyling's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kreyling families in 1880.
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What did your Kreyling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kreyling. 37% of Kreyling men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Kreyling women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kreyling were Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Machinist
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Molder
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 809 census records available for the last name Kreyling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreyling 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Kreyling. 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 244 military records available for the last name Kreyling. For the veterans among your Kreyling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreyling lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kreyling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kreyling in 1960 was 50, and 68 in 2004.

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