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Kringer Family History

Kringer 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: Ringer, Krieger, Fringer, Kriger, Klinger, Kriner, Bringer, Kringen

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Where is the Kringer family from?

You can see how Kringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kringer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kringer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kringer family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Kringer's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Kringer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kringer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kringer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kringer. 33% of Kringer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kringer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kringer were Farm Laborer and Grade Teacher. .

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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
    33%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Grade Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kringer 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Kringer. 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 217 military records available for the last name Kringer. For the veterans among your Kringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kringer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Kringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kringer in 1970 was 87, and 82 in 1999.

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