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Kreiss Family History

Kreiss Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kreis .

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


Similar surnames: Preiss, Kreis, Reiss, Kleiss, Krise, Krauss, Reis, Heiss, Kriss

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Where is the Kreiss family from?

You can see how Kreiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreiss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kreiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kreiss family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kreiss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kreiss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kreiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kreiss. 20% of Kreiss men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Kreiss women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kreiss were Clerk and House Work. .

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    24%
  • Typist
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • House Work
    16%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kreiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreiss 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 838 immigration records available for the last name Kreiss. 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 817 military records available for the last name Kreiss. For the veterans among your Kreiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreiss lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kreiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kreiss in 1957 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

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