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Crecelius Family History

Crecelius Surname Meaning

German: Latinized (humanistic) form of Kretzel Krätzel pet forms of the personal name Pankratz.

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


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Where is the Crecelius family from?

You can see how Crecelius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crecelius family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Crecelius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Crecelius family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Crecelius's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Crecelius families in 1840.
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What did your Crecelius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crecelius. 34% of Crecelius men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Crecelius women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crecelius were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%

What Crecelius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Crecelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crecelius 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Crecelius. 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 920 military records available for the last name Crecelius. For the veterans among your Crecelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crecelius lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Crecelius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Crecelius in 1957 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

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