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Kreynus Family History

Kreynus 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: Dreyfus, Krebs, Kress, Reus, Krans, Kreis, Kren, Keyes, Kreiner

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Kreynus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreynus 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Kreynus. 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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There are 34 military records available for the last name Kreynus. For the veterans among your Kreynus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreynus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kreynus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kreynus in 1966 was 66, and 96 in 2004.

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