History of your Surname
Get access to Kriedman family records.Start a free trial

Kriedman Family History

Kriedman 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: Riedman, Friedman, Krizman, Kritzman, Kielman, Kidman, Freedman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Kriedman family from?

You can see how Kriedman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kriedman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kriedman families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kriedman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kriedman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kriedman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kriedman ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Kriedman | Data not to scale

*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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Furrier
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Kriedman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Kriedman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kriedman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Kriedman

Passenger Lists

There are 44 immigration records available for the last name Kriedman. 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.

View all Kriedman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Kriedman. For the veterans among your Kriedman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kriedman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kriedman family history

Discover More

What is the average Kriedman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Kriedman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kriedman in 1972 was 68, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kriedman

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kriedman family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Kriedman last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial