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Kreckow Family History

Kreckow 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: Breckon, Rockow, Klockow, Kretlow, Rackow, Krakow, Rekow, Krock

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Where is the Kreckow family from?

You can see how Kreckow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreckow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kreckow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kreckow families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kreckow's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kreckow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreckow 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 Kreckow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kreckow. 100% of Kreckow men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Kreckow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Kreckow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreckow 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Kreckow. 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 37 military records available for the last name Kreckow. For the veterans among your Kreckow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreckow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Kreckow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kreckow in 1965 was 76, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kreckow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreckow 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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