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Kriesick Family History

Kriesick 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: Kissick, Krick, Kresch, Rieck, Prisock, Remick, Kenefick, Reick

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Where is the Kriesick family from?

You can see how Kriesick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kriesick family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Kriesick family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kriesick's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kriesick families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kriesick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kriesick ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Kriesick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kriesick 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kriesick. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kriesick. For the veterans among your Kriesick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kriesick lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Kriesick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kriesick in 1968 was 74, and 71 in 1990.

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