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Krippner Family History

Krippner Surname Meaning

German:: occupational name from Middle High German krippe ‘manger (for farm fodder)’

+-ner suffix common in occupational names.

Habitational name for someone from Krippen in Saxony.

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


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Where is the Krippner family from?

You can see how Krippner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krippner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krippner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Krippner families living in Ohio. This was about 42% of all the recorded Krippner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Krippner families in 1880.
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What did your Krippner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krippner. 28% of Krippner men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Krippner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krippner were Tailor and Office Clerk.

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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
    28%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Tailor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    45%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Office Clerk
    23%

What Krippner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krippner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krippner 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Krippner. 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 901 military records available for the last name Krippner. For the veterans among your Krippner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krippner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Krippner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Krippner in 1959 was 47, and 87 in 2004.

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