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Krit Family History

Krit 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: Kritz, Kriz, Krim, Krist, Kret, Kim, Kral, Kil, Kai, Ort

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Where is the Krit family from?

You can see how Krit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Krit family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Krit's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Krit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krit ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Krit ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Krit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krit 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Krit. 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 14 military records available for the last name Krit. For the veterans among your Krit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krit lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Krit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Krit in 1975 was 82, and 57 in 2004.

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