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Kreisl Family History

Kreisl 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, Kreisel, Kreiss, Kresl, Kreil, Reis, Krebs, Kress, Keil

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Where is the Kreisl family from?

You can see how Kreisl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreisl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kreisl family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kreisl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kreisl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreisl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kreisl ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Kreisl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreisl 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Kreisl. 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 53 military records available for the last name Kreisl. For the veterans among your Kreisl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreisl lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Kreisl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kreisl in 1961 was 64, and 81 in 2003.

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