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Kriegel Family History

Kriegel Surname Meaning

South German: from a diminutive of Krieg.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a potter from Yiddish krigl ‘small jug’.

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


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Where is the Kriegel family from?

You can see how Kriegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kriegel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kriegel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Kriegel families living in Glamorgan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kriegel's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Kriegel families in 1891.
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What did your Kriegel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kriegel. 100% of Kriegel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kriegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kriegel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kriegel. 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 Kriegel. For the veterans among your Kriegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kriegel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kriegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kriegel in 1955 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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