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Krieger Name Meaning

Swiss German, German, and Dutch: occupational name for a mercenary soldier, Middle High German krieger (possibly from Late Latin (miles) gregarius ‘common soldier’, from grex ‘herd’,‘flock’, ‘crowd’). This name, in various spellings, is found throughout western and central Europe. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a quarrelsome person (see Krieg). Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kruger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kriger, Krueger, Kryger, Kriegler, Kiefer, Kriegel, Rieger, Riemer

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Krieger Ethnicity Estimate

What are the common regions with the Krieger name?

These results combine data from everyone in the AncestryDNA® database with the last name Krieger. The Ancestry® ethnicity regions shown are top five most common on average for these people.

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  • England & Wales

    33%

  • Germanic Europe

    17%

  • Ireland & Scotland

    13%

  • European Jewish

    13%

  • Eastern Europe & Russia

    7%

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Krieger Family Origin

Where is the Krieger family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Krieger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krieger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Krieger families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Krieger families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Krieger's in the USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Krieger families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krieger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Krieger Family Occupations

    What did your Krieger ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Krieger occupation in the USA was Farmer. 29% of Krieger's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Tailor were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Krieger. A less common occupation for the Krieger family was Keeping House.

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    • Farmer

      29%

    • Laborer

      7%

    • Tailor

      5%

    • Keeping House

      5%

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

    Krieger Historical Records

    What Krieger family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 40,000 census records available for the last name Krieger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krieger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Krieger. 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 Card

    There are 21,000 military records available for the last name Krieger. For the veterans among your Krieger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Krieger Life Expectancy

    What is the average Krieger lifespan?

    Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Krieger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Krieger in 1942 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krieger

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krieger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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