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Kreter Family History

Kreter 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: Kreiter, Kretzer, Kreuter, Kreyer, Kreger, Kremer, Keeter, Kreher

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Where is the Kreter family from?

You can see how Kreter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kreter families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kreter family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kreter's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Kreter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreter 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 Kreter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kreter. 67% of Kreter men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kreter women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Kreter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 802 census records available for the last name Kreter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreter 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Kreter. 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 226 military records available for the last name Kreter. For the veterans among your Kreter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kreter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kreter in 1963 was 73, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kreter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreter 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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