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Kriese Name Meaning

German:: variant of Kries . probably also a variant of Griese .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Krise, Kriss, Riese, Krieser, Friese, Creese, Rieke, Kresse, Crise

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Where is the Kriese family from?

You can see how Kriese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kriese family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kriese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kriese families living in Iowa. This was about 27% of all the recorded Kriese's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kriese families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kriese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kriese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kriese. 43% of Kriese men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Kriese women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kriese were Baker and Housekeeper. .

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Labor
    9%
  • Baker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kriese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kriese 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Kriese. 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 392 military records available for the last name Kriese. For the veterans among your Kriese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kriese lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kriese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kriese in 1961 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

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