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Krieser Name Meaning

German: variant of Grieser and possibly also of Kreiser . The surname Krieser is rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Krieger, Griesser, Kieser, Kriese, Griesmer, Rieser, Risser, Kriegler

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Where is the Krieser family from?

You can see how Krieser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krieser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krieser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 37 Krieser families living in Wisconsin. This was about 53% of all the recorded Krieser's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Krieser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krieser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krieser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krieser. 71% of Krieser men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Krieser women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    71%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krieser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krieser 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Krieser. 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 227 military records available for the last name Krieser. For the veterans among your Krieser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krieser lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Krieser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Krieser in 1959 was 58, and 62 in 2004.

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