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Krestensen Family History

Krestensen 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: Kristensen, Ketelsen, Estenson, Kristiansen, Christensen, Carstensen

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Where is the Krestensen family from?

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

What did your Krestensen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Krestensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krestensen 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Krestensen. 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 Krestensen. For the veterans among your Krestensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krestensen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Krestensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Krestensen in 1966 was 52, and 70 in 2001.

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