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Kreighbaum Family History

Kreighbaum Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kriechbaum or Krichbaum. Compare Creighbaum.

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


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Where is the Kreighbaum family from?

You can see how Kreighbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreighbaum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kreighbaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Kreighbaum families living in Ohio. This was about 90% of all the recorded Kreighbaum's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kreighbaum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreighbaum 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 Kreighbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kreighbaum. 23% of Kreighbaum men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kreighbaum women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kreighbaum were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Kreighbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kreighbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreighbaum 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Kreighbaum. 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 257 military records available for the last name Kreighbaum. For the veterans among your Kreighbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreighbaum lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kreighbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kreighbaum in 1959 was 22, and 70 in 2004.

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