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Krein Family History

Krein Surname Meaning

German: from a vernacular form of the medieval personal name Quirinus (see Quirin).

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


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Where is the Krein family from?

You can see how Krein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Krein families living in Missouri. This was about 28% of all the recorded Krein's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Krein families in 1880.
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What did your Krein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Musician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Krein. 100% of Krein men worked as a Musician and 100% of Krein 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Musician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Krein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Krein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krein 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 824 immigration records available for the last name Krein. 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 Krein. For the veterans among your Krein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krein lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Krein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Krein in 1952 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krein 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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