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Crieger Family History

Crieger 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: Krieger, Rieger, Creger, Grieger, Brieger, Creeger, Crigger, Criger

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Where is the Crieger family from?

You can see how Crieger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crieger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Crieger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Crieger families living in Indiana. This was about 23% of all the recorded Crieger's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Crieger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Crieger 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 Crieger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Crieger. 100% of Crieger 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
    100%

What Crieger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Crieger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crieger 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Crieger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Crieger. For the veterans among your Crieger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crieger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Crieger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Crieger in 1970 was 69, and 47 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Crieger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crieger 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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