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Kringlen Family History

Kringlen 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: Kringle, Kringen, Klingler, Ringen, Pringle, Ringle, Kriegler

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Where is the Kringlen family from?

You can see how Kringlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kringlen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kringlen families living in North Dakota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kringlen's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Kringlen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kringlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kringlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kringlen. 100% of Kringlen women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Kringlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kringlen 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Kringlen. 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 37 military records available for the last name Kringlen. For the veterans among your Kringlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kringlen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kringlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kringlen in 1966 was 53, and 55 in 2004.

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