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Krider Family History

Krider Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kreider or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Krider family from?

You can see how Krider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krider family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Krider families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Krider families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Krider's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Krider families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krider 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 Krider ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krider. 23% of Krider men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Krider women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krider were Salesman and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housework
    8%

What Krider family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Krider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krider 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 453 immigration records available for the last name Krider. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Krider. For the veterans among your Krider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krider lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Krider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Krider in 1945 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krider 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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