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Kriewald Family History

Kriewald 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: Niewald, Ewald, Seewald, Grunwald, Rodewald, Kristal, Hegewald

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Where is the Kriewald family from?

You can see how Kriewald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kriewald family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kriewald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kriewald families living in Texas. This was about 89% of all the recorded Kriewald's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Kriewald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kriewald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kriewald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kriewald. 55% of Kriewald men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Kriewald women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kriewald were Clerk and Farm Laborer. .

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 875 census records available for the last name Kriewald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kriewald 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Kriewald. 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 141 military records available for the last name Kriewald. For the veterans among your Kriewald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kriewald lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Kriewald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kriewald in 1947 was 52, and 43 in 2004.

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