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Krivitsky Family History

Krivitsky 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: Krenitsky, Levitsky, Savitsky, Krinsky, Rovinsky, Novitsky

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Where is the Krivitsky family from?

You can see how Krivitsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krivitsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Krivitsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Krivitsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Krivitsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krivitsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krivitsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krivitsky. 25% of Krivitsky men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Krivitsky women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krivitsky were Clerk and New Worker. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Krivitsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krivitsky 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Krivitsky. 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 97 military records available for the last name Krivitsky. For the veterans among your Krivitsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krivitsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Krivitsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Krivitsky in 1963 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

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