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Kriescher Family History

Kriescher 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: Kreischer, Drescher, Krisher, Prescher, Krieser, Kreuscher, Risher

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Where is the Kriescher family from?

You can see how Kriescher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kriescher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kriescher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Kriescher families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kriescher's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Kriescher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kriescher 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 Kriescher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kriescher. 100% of Kriescher men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Kriescher 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kriescher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 834 census records available for the last name Kriescher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kriescher 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Kriescher. 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 131 military records available for the last name Kriescher. For the veterans among your Kriescher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kriescher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kriescher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kriescher in 1963 was 75, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kriescher 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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