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Krigel Family History

Krigel 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: Kriegel, Kriger, Kregel, Kriel, Rigel, Kiel, Keitel, Krieger, Krengel

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Where is the Krigel family from?

You can see how Krigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krigel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krigel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Krigel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Krigel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Krigel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krigel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krigel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krigel. 100% of Krigel men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Krigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krigel 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Krigel. 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 87 military records available for the last name Krigel. For the veterans among your Krigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krigel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Krigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Krigel in 1965 was 71, and 41 in 2004.

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