Krueger Family History

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Krueger Name Meaning

occupational name for a maker or seller of stoneware mugs and jugs, from an agent derivative of Middle High German kruoc ‘jug’, ‘pitcher’, German Krug. occupational name from Krüger ‘innkeeper’, an agent derivative of Krug ‘inn’, ‘tavern’, from Middle Low German kruch, kroch (probably originally a different word from 1, with which it has subsequently fallen together).

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


Similar surnames: Krieger, Grueter, Draeger, Rueger, Praeger, Kreyer, Reger, Kreger

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Krueger Family Origin

Where is the Krueger family from?

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You can see how Krueger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krueger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Krueger families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Krueger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Krueger's in the UK. London had the highest population of Krueger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krueger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Krueger Family Occupations

What did your Krueger ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Krueger occupation in the UK was Agent (Iron Foundry). 100% of Krueger's were Agent (Iron Foundry)s.

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  • Agent (Iron Foundry)

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

Krueger Historical Records

What Krueger family records will you find?

Census Record

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

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Krueger Life Expectancy

What is the average Krueger lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Krueger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Krueger in 1942 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krueger 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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