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Kriegbaum Family History

Kriegbaum Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kriechbaum (see Krichbaum). Compare Krigbaum.

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


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Where is the Kriegbaum family from?

You can see how Kriegbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kriegbaum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kriegbaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Kriegbaum families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kriegbaum's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kriegbaum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kriegbaum 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 Kriegbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kriegbaum. 37% of Kriegbaum men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kriegbaum women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kriegbaum were Farm Operator and Bookkeeper.

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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
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Operator
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Kriegbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kriegbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kriegbaum 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Kriegbaum. 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 532 military records available for the last name Kriegbaum. For the veterans among your Kriegbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kriegbaum lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kriegbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kriegbaum in 1963 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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