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Kristner Family History

Kristner 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: Kistner, Kastner, Kostner, Krasner, Rittner, Kritzer, Risner, Kittner

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Where is the Kristner family from?

You can see how Kristner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kristner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kristner families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kristner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kristner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kristner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Kristner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kristner 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kristner. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kristner. For the veterans among your Kristner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kristner lifespan?

Average Kristner life expectancy in 2003 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kristner 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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