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Krise Family History

Krise Surname Meaning

Altered form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Kreis. German: variant of Kries or Kriese.

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


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Where is the Krise family from?

You can see how Krise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krise family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Krise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Krise families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Krise's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Krise families in 1891.
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What did your Krise ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Krise. 100% of Krise 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Krise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krise 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Krise. 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 Krise. For the veterans among your Krise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krise lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Krise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Krise in 1940 was 40, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krise 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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