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Kril Family History

Kril 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: Kral, Kil, Krol, Keil, Kriz, Krill, Krim, Krul, Kriel, Kail

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Where is the Kril family from?

You can see how Kril families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kril family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kril family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kril's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Kril families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kril surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kril ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Kril. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kril 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Kril. 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 60 military records available for the last name Kril. For the veterans among your Kril ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kril lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kril life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kril in 1966 was 64, and 55 in 2003.

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