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Krey Family History

Krey Surname Meaning

German:: nickname from Middle Low German krege ‘crow’. Compare Kray.

Occupational name for a watchman Middle High German krai presumably a loanword from French cri ‘shout cry’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Krey family from?

You can see how Krey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Krey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Krey families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Krey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Krey families in 1891.
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What did your Krey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Krey. 100% of Krey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Krey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Krey. For the veterans among your Krey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Krey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Krey in 1952 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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