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Krezel Family History

Krezel 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: Krekel, Kregel, Kruzel, Krenzel, Krengel, Kozel, Redel, Krenzer, Keel

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Where is the Krezel family from?

You can see how Krezel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krezel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Krezel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Krezel families living in Massachusetts. This was about 19% of all the recorded Krezel's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Krezel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krezel 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 Krezel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krezel. 60% of Krezel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Krezel women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krezel were Truck Driver and Assembler.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Assembler
    34%

What Krezel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Krezel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krezel 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Krezel. 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 93 military records available for the last name Krezel. For the veterans among your Krezel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krezel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Krezel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Krezel in 1963 was 69, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krezel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krezel 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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