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Kriech Family History

Kriech 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: Krech, Krisch, Krich, Rich, Creech, Krick, Frisch, Kresch, Rech

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Where is the Kriech family from?

You can see how Kriech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kriech family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kriech families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kriech families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kriech's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kriech families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kriech 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 Kriech ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kriech. 34% of Kriech men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kriech women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Kriech family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Kriech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kriech 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Kriech. 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 108 military records available for the last name Kriech. For the veterans among your Kriech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kriech lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Kriech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kriech in 1953 was 46, and 47 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kriech

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kriech 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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