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Krezer Family History

Krezer 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: Krenzer, Kretzer, Kreyer, Kreger, Kremer, Kreuzer, Kreher, Keezer

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Where is the Krezer family from?

You can see how Krezer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krezer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Krezer families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Krezer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Krezer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krezer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krezer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Krezer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krezer 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Krezer. 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 60 military records available for the last name Krezer. For the veterans among your Krezer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krezer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Krezer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Krezer in 1966 was 59, and 82 in 1993.

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