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Kreyssler Family History

Kreyssler 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: Kressler, Dressler, Kessler, Pressler, Ressler, Kressley, Kreisler

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Where is the Kreyssler family from?

You can see how Kreyssler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreyssler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kreyssler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kreyssler families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kreyssler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kreyssler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreyssler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kreyssler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kreyssler. 100% of Kreyssler men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Kreyssler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreyssler 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Kreyssler. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kreyssler. For the veterans among your Kreyssler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreyssler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kreyssler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kreyssler in 1964 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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