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Kriesel Name Meaning

German: from a diminutive of Kriese . Altered form of German Kreisel .

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


Similar surnames: Griesel, Kriegel, Krieger, Griebel, Kries, Kreisel, Roesel, Kresl

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Where is the Kriesel family from?

You can see how Kriesel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kriesel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kriesel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Kriesel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kriesel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kriesel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kriesel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kriesel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kriesel. 42% of Kriesel men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Kriesel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kriesel were Carpenter and Proprietor. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Attendant
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kriesel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kriesel 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Kriesel. 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 505 military records available for the last name Kriesel. For the veterans among your Kriesel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kriesel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kriesel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kriesel in 1963 was 69, and 78 in 2004.

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