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Kryl Family History

Kryl 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: Kral, Krol, Krul, Kayl, Kiel, Rye, Kay, Kil, Kuhl, Kron

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Where is the Kryl family from?

You can see how Kryl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kryl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kryl families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kryl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kryl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kryl 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 Kryl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kryl. 100% of Kryl men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Kryl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Kryl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kryl 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Kryl. 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 55 military records available for the last name Kryl. For the veterans among your Kryl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kryl lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Kryl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kryl in 1956 was 59, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kryl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kryl 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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