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Kriger Family History

Kriger Surname Meaning

German, Danish, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Krieger. German: from the personal name Krigar, a vernacular form of Gregor (see Gregory).

Dutch: variant of Krieger, a surname of German origin, or perhaps an Americanized form of its cognates Krijger and Kreijger (see Kreiger).

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


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Where is the Kriger family from?

You can see how Kriger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kriger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kriger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kriger families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kriger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kriger families in 1891.
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What did your Kriger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kriger. 34% of Kriger 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%
  • Private Means
    34%
  • Shop Assistant
    34%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kriger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kriger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kriger. 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 804 military records available for the last name Kriger. For the veterans among your Kriger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kriger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kriger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kriger in 1955 was 37, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kriger 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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