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Kreger Family History

Kreger Surname Meaning

German:: nickname for someone with a croaky voice from a noun derivative of Middle Low German kregen or kreigen ‘to crow’.

Possibly an altered form of Krieger.

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


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Where is the Kreger family from?

You can see how Kreger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kreger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kreger family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Kreger's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Kreger families in 1891.
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What did your Kreger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kreger. 100% of Kreger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Kreger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kreger. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kreger. For the veterans among your Kreger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreger lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kreger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kreger in 1950 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreger 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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