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Kreye Family History

Kreye 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: Kreke, Kreyer, Krey, Freye, Kreie, Rye, Dreyer, Rey, Krebs, Kye

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Where is the Kreye family from?

You can see how Kreye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreye family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kreye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kreye family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kreye's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Kreye families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreye 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 Kreye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kreye. 46% of Kreye men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    46%
  • Electrician
    19%
  • Family Worker
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Kreye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 775 census records available for the last name Kreye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreye 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Kreye. 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 310 military records available for the last name Kreye. For the veterans among your Kreye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreye lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kreye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kreye in 1963 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kreye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreye 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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