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Kreck Family History

Kreck 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: Krock, Kruck, Krech, Krack, Krick, Keck, Reck, Kueck, Breck, Kleck

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Where is the Kreck family from?

You can see how Kreck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kreck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Kreck families living in Ohio. This was about 28% of all the recorded Kreck's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kreck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreck 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 Kreck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kreck. 50% of Kreck men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kreck women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kreck were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Kreck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kreck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreck 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Kreck. 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 328 military records available for the last name Kreck. For the veterans among your Kreck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kreck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kreck in 1962 was 84, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kreck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreck 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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