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Krippendorff Family History

Krippendorff Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Orendorff, Diefendorf, Middendorf, Hilgendorf, Mittendorf

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Where is the Krippendorff family from?

You can see how Krippendorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krippendorff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krippendorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Krippendorff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Krippendorff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Krippendorff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Krippendorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krippendorff 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Krippendorff. 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 93 military records available for the last name Krippendorff. For the veterans among your Krippendorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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