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Kriste Family History

Kriste 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: Kristek, Krist, Kriete, Krise, Criste, Kristy, Kritz, Droste, Kaste

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Where is the Kriste family from?

You can see how Kriste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kriste family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kriste families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kriste families living in Indiana. This was about 35% of all the recorded Kriste's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kriste families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kriste surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kriste ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kriste. 100% of Kriste men worked as a Manager and 50% of Kriste women worked as a Beauty Operator.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Kriste family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Kriste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kriste 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Kriste. 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 42 military records available for the last name Kriste. For the veterans among your Kriste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kriste lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Kriste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kriste in 1969 was 63, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kriste

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kriste 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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