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Kreissel Family History

Kreissel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kreisel, Kessel, Gressel, Kreiser, Ressel, Beissel, Dressel, Trissel

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Where is the Kreissel family from?

You can see how Kreissel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreissel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kreissel families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Kreissel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kreissel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kreissel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreissel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kreissel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Kreissel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreissel 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Kreissel. 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 139 military records available for the last name Kreissel. For the veterans among your Kreissel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreissel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1979, in the United States, Kreissel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kreissel in 1974 was 78, and 77 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreissel 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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