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Krepelka Family History

Krepelka 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: Krupka, Krekel, Korpela, Veselka, Popelka, Pelka, Koudelka, Cretella

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Where is the Krepelka family from?

You can see how Krepelka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krepelka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Krepelka families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Krepelka's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Krepelka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krepelka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krepelka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Driller was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krepelka. 50% of Krepelka men worked as a Driller. .

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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

  • Driller
    50%
  • Barber
    50%
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Krepelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krepelka 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Krepelka. 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 121 military records available for the last name Krepelka. For the veterans among your Krepelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krepelka lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Krepelka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Krepelka in 1960 was 40, and 79 in 2004.

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