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Kriwasch Family History

Kriwasch 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: Krisch, Kirsch, Rasch, Frisch, Kresch, Risch, Krish, Krutsch, Krach

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Passenger Lists

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What is the average Kriwasch lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Kriwasch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kriwasch in 1978 was 66, and 56 in 1996.

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