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Kreigel Family History

Kreigel 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: Krengel, Kreisel, Kregel, Reigel, Kreiger, Keitel, Kreiter, Kreiser

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Where is the Kreigel family from?

You can see how Kreigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreigel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kreigel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kreigel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kreigel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kreigel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreigel 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 Kreigel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kreigel. 100% of Kreigel men worked as an Accountant.

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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

  • Accountant
    100%

What Kreigel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Kreigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreigel 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Kreigel. 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 31 military records available for the last name Kreigel. For the veterans among your Kreigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreigel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1980, in the United States, Kreigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kreigel in 1970 was 24, and 75 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreigel 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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