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Krett Family History

Krett 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: Brett, Frett, Kreft, Kett, Kretz, Klett, Kratt, Kret, Trent, Bratt

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Where is the Krett family from?

You can see how Krett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Krett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Krett families living in Glamorgan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Krett's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Krett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krett 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 Krett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gents Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Krett. 100% of Krett men worked as a Gents Tailor and 100% of Krett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gents Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krett 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Krett. 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 110 military records available for the last name Krett. For the veterans among your Krett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Krett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Krett in 1962 was 67, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krett 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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