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Kriete Family History

Kriete Surname Meaning

North German: nickname for a quarrelsome man from Middle Low German krēte ‘discord’. Compare Kreiter

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


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Where is the Kriete family from?

You can see how Kriete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kriete family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kriete families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Kriete families living in London. This was about 81% of all the recorded Kriete's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kriete families in 1891.
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What did your Kriete ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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 Kriete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kriete 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 Kriete. 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 523 military records available for the last name Kriete. For the veterans among your Kriete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kriete lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kriete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kriete in 1949 was 57, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kriete 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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