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Krietlow Family History

Krietlow 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: Kretlow, Zietlow, Pretlow, Prieto, Kellow, Kinslow, Kriston, Bristow

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Where is the Krietlow family from?

You can see how Krietlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krietlow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Krietlow families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there were 4 Krietlow families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Krietlow's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Krietlow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krietlow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krietlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krietlow. 100% of Krietlow men worked as a Farmer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Krietlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krietlow 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Krietlow. 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 12 military records available for the last name Krietlow. For the veterans among your Krietlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krietlow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Krietlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Krietlow in 1963 was 67, and 76 in 2002.

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