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Kreisher Family History

Kreisher Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kreischer.

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


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Where is the Kreisher family from?

You can see how Kreisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreisher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kreisher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Kreisher families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kreisher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kreisher families in 1891.
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What did your Kreisher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kreisher. 66% of Kreisher men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Kreisher women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kreisher were Policeman and Housework.

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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
    66%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Policeman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    46%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kreisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreisher 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Kreisher. 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 552 military records available for the last name Kreisher. For the veterans among your Kreisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreisher lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kreisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kreisher in 1952 was 45, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreisher 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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