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Krizman Family History

Krizman Surname Meaning

Slovenian (almost exclusively Križman) and Croatian (also Križman): from an old vernacular form of the personal name Krist(i)jan Latin Christianus (compare Krizan and German Christmann); or in some cases a topographic name from križ ‘cross’ (see Kriz).

It may also be a nickname or a topographic name from the dialect plant name križman ‘milkwort (Polygala amara)’. Compare Crisman and Krisman.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kritzman.

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


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Where is the Krizman family from?

You can see how Krizman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krizman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Krizman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Krizman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Krizman families in 1920.
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What did your Krizman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krizman. 24% of Krizman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Krizman women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Butcher
    16%
  • Meat Cutter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Krizman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Krizman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krizman 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Krizman. 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 136 military records available for the last name Krizman. For the veterans among your Krizman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krizman lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Krizman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Krizman in 1949 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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