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Kreatz Family History

Kreatz Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kratz, Kreutz, Kretz, Kreitz, Kraatz, Krentz, Kranz, Kertz, Ketz

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Where is the Kreatz family from?

You can see how Kreatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreatz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kreatz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kreatz families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kreatz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kreatz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreatz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kreatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kreatz. 100% of Kreatz men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Kreatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreatz 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Kreatz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 74 military records available for the last name Kreatz. For the veterans among your Kreatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreatz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Kreatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kreatz in 1963 was 72, and 82 in 2000.

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