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Kriner Family History

Kriner Surname Meaning

South German and Jewish: variant of Kreiner. Compare Criner.

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


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Where is the Kriner family from?

You can see how Kriner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kriner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kriner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Kriner families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kriner's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Kriner families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kriner 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 Kriner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kriner. 35% of Kriner men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Kriner women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kriner were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    17%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Machine Operator
    11%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Kriner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kriner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kriner 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Kriner. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kriner. For the veterans among your Kriner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kriner lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kriner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kriner in 1949 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kriner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kriner 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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