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Kreitle Family History

Kreitle 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: Kreitler, Kreiter, Kreidler, Tritle, Kreitner, Treible, Kettle

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreitle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kreitle ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Kreitle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreitle 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kreitle. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kreitle. For the veterans among your Kreitle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreitle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Kreitle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kreitle in 1962 was 78, and 78 in 2001.

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