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Kreckel Family History

Kreckel 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: Krekel, Breckel, Kenkel, Krengel, Recker, Brickel, Kreisel, Seckel

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Where is the Kreckel family from?

You can see how Kreckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreckel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kreckel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Kreckel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 74% of all the recorded Kreckel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kreckel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreckel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kreckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kreckel. 37% of Kreckel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • New Worker
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
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What Kreckel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Kreckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreckel 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Kreckel. 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 553 military records available for the last name Kreckel. For the veterans among your Kreckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreckel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kreckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kreckel in 1961 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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