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Krelstein Family History

Krelstein 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: Adelstein, Kerstein, Edelstein, Orenstein, Holstein, Millstein

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Where is the Krelstein family from?

You can see how Krelstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krelstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Krelstein family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Krelstein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Krelstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krelstein 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 Krelstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Krelstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Krelstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krelstein 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Krelstein. 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 12 military records available for the last name Krelstein. For the veterans among your Krelstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krelstein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Krelstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Krelstein in 1965 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krelstein 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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