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Kreusler Family History

Kreusler 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, Kressler, Kreuser, Kreutzer, Dressler, Kreiser, Reusser

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Where is the Kreusler family from?

You can see how Kreusler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreusler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kreusler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kreusler families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kreusler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kreusler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreusler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kreusler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Car Cleaner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kreusler. 100% of Kreusler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kreusler women worked as a Car Cleaner. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Car Cleaner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Kreusler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreusler 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Kreusler. 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 252 military records available for the last name Kreusler. For the veterans among your Kreusler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreusler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Kreusler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kreusler in 1969 was 66, and 76 in 2002.

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