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Kriessler Family History

Kriessler 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: Kressler, Dressler, Kissler, Kessler, Pressler, Kriegler, Roessler

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Where is the Kriessler family from?

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

What did your Kriessler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Kriessler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kriessler 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Kriessler. 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 40 military records available for the last name Kriessler. For the veterans among your Kriessler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kriessler lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Kriessler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kriessler in 1970 was 64, and 89 in 1997.

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