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Krekel Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named near Aachen. German: nickname for a cantankerous person from Low German kräkeln ‘to quarrel’. Dutch: nickname for someone thought to resemble a cricket from Middle Dutch crekel criekel ‘cricket’.

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


Similar surnames: Kreke, Kregel, Kunkel, Krengel, Kreisel, Brakel, Redel, Kiesel, Kegel

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Where is the Krekel family from?

You can see how Krekel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krekel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krekel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Krekel families living in Missouri. This was about 35% of all the recorded Krekel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Krekel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krekel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krekel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krekel. 43% of Krekel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Krekel women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krekel were Foreman and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Salesman
    43%
  • Foreman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Owner
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krekel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krekel 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Krekel. 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 485 military records available for the last name Krekel. For the veterans among your Krekel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krekel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Krekel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Krekel in 1963 was 73, and 66 in 2004.

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