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Krein Family History

Krein Name Meaning

German: from a vernacular form of the medieval personal name Quirinus (see Quirin ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Frein, Klein, Kresin, Wein, Krenn, Rein, Kretz, Stein, Kren, Kreis

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Where is the Krein family from?

You can see how Krein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Krein families living in Missouri. This was about 28% of all the recorded Krein's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Krein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krein. 40% of Krein men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Krein women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krein were Farm Laborer and Secretary. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Secretary
    7%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Krein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krein 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 824 immigration records available for the last name Krein. 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 920 military records available for the last name Krein. For the veterans among your Krein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krein lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Krein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Krein in 1952 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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