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Kreth Family History

Kreth 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: Krech, Koeth, Kroth, Ereth, Kretz, Greth, Reth, Kreh, Keeth, Breth

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Where is the Kreth family from?

You can see how Kreth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kreth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kreth families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Kreth's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Kreth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreth 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 Kreth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kreth. 58% of Kreth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kreth women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    58%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kreth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kreth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreth 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Kreth. 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 646 military records available for the last name Kreth. For the veterans among your Kreth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreth lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kreth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kreth in 1949 was 56, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kreth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreth 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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