Kreeger Family History

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Kreeger Name Meaning

Americanized spelling of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Krieger or Krüger (see Krueger).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kreager, Creeger, Krieger, Kreiger, Creger, Kreger, Kroeger, Kriger

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Kreeger Family Origin

Where is the Kreeger family from?

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You can see how Kreeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreeger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kreeger families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Kreeger families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Kreeger's in the UK. London had the highest population of Kreeger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreeger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Kreeger Family Occupations

What did your Kreeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Kreeger occupation in the USA was Farmer. 50% of Kreeger's were Farmers. Farmer, Farms and Baker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Kreeger. A less common occupation for the Kreeger family was Cabinet Maker.

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  • Farmer

    50%

  • Farms

    8%

  • Baker

    4%

  • Cabinet Maker

    4%

United States shown, England data unavailable

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kreeger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Kreeger Historical Records

What Kreeger family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kreeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreeger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Kreeger. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kreeger. For the veterans among your Kreeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kreeger Life Expectancy

What is the average Kreeger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kreeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kreeger in 1954 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kreeger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreeger 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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