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Krill Family History

Krill Surname Meaning

German:: nickname for a lively cheerful person from Low German krill ‘lively healthy’.

variant of Krüll (see Krull).

from an East Prussian pet form of Karl.

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


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Where is the Krill family from?

You can see how Krill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Krill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Krill families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Krill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Krill families in 1891.
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What did your Krill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krill. 21% of Krill men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Krill women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krill were Clerk and Seamstress.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Seamstress
    11%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Krill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krill 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 821 immigration records available for the last name Krill. 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 Krill. For the veterans among your Krill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krill lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Krill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Krill in 1952 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krill 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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