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Krizer Family History

Krizer 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: Kritzer, Kriger, Kizer, Krier, Krider, Krizek, Kriner, Rizer, Keizer

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Where is the Krizer family from?

You can see how Krizer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krizer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Krizer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Krizer family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Krizer's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Krizer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krizer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krizer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krizer. 100% of Krizer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Krizer women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Krizer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Krizer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krizer 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Krizer. 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 49 military records available for the last name Krizer. For the veterans among your Krizer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krizer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Krizer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Krizer in 1962 was 80, and 82 in 1999.

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