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Krei Family History

Krei 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: Kreis, Kren, Krey, Krein, Frei, Kreh, Kret, Brei, Kreig, Kreil

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Where is the Krei family from?

You can see how Krei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krei family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krei families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Krei families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Krei's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Krei families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krei surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Krei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krei. 56% of Krei men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Krei women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krei were Clerk and Housekeeping. .

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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
    56%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housekeeping
    40%
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Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Krei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krei 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Krei. 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 738 military records available for the last name Krei. For the veterans among your Krei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krei lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Krei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Krei in 1959 was 45, and 69 in 2004.

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