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Kriwitsch Family History

Kriwitsch 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: Krutsch, Krisch, Britsch, Tritsch, Fritsch, Kretsch, Kirsch, Frisch

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Where is the Kriwitsch family from?

You can see how Kriwitsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kriwitsch family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kriwitsch family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kriwitsch's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kriwitsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kriwitsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kriwitsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Kriwitsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kriwitsch 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kriwitsch. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kriwitsch. For the veterans among your Kriwitsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kriwitsch lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1985, in the United States, Kriwitsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kriwitsch in 1980 was 88, and 92 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kriwitsch 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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