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Kreitel Family History

Kreitel 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: Keitel, Kreiter, Kreisel, Eitel, Krengel, Kreiser, Reidel, Kreifels

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Where is the Kreitel family from?

You can see how Kreitel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreitel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kreitel family living in Montana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kreitel's in USA. Montana and 3 other states had the highest population of Kreitel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreitel 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 Kreitel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kreitel. 100% of Kreitel men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Kreitel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreitel 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kreitel. 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 45 military records available for the last name Kreitel. For the veterans among your Kreitel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreitel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Kreitel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kreitel in 1973 was 82, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreitel 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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