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Kreisle Family History

Kreisle 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: Kreisler, Kreiser, Kreis, Kreisel, Kreidler, Reise, Kresge, Reisler

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Where is the Kreisle family from?

You can see how Kreisle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreisle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kreisle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Kreisle families living in Tennessee. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kreisle's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Kreisle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreisle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kreisle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kreisle. 50% of Kreisle men worked as a Labor and 100% of Kreisle women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Brewer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Kreisle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreisle 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Kreisle. 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 199 military records available for the last name Kreisle. For the veterans among your Kreisle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreisle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kreisle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kreisle in 1962 was 84, and 82 in 2004.

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