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Krites Family History

Krites 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: Kries, Trites, Crites, Fries, Keitel, Ries, Kreiter, Kritz, Aries

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Where is the Krites family from?

You can see how Krites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krites family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Krites families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Krites families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Krites's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Krites families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krites 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 Krites ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krites. 23% of Krites men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Krites women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krites were Clerk and Looper.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Looper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 837 census records available for the last name Krites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krites 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Krites. 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 112 military records available for the last name Krites. For the veterans among your Krites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krites lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Krites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Krites in 1966 was 87, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krites 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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