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Kriel Family History

Kriel Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Kriele near Rathenow (Brandenburg). This surname is rare in Germany.

English (of Norman origin): variant of Croyle.

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


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Where is the Kriel family from?

You can see how Kriel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kriel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kriel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kriel family living in Berkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kriel's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Kriel families in 1891.
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What did your Kriel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kriel. 27% of Kriel men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kriel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kriel were Baker and Clerk Linen Room.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Baker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Clerk Linen Room
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kriel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kriel 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Kriel. 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 376 military records available for the last name Kriel. For the veterans among your Kriel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kriel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kriel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kriel in 1954 was 53, and 89 in 2004.

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