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Kriger Name Meaning

German, Dutch, Danish, Jewish (Ashkenazic), etc.: variant spelling of German Krieger. German: from the personal name Krigar, a pet form of Gregor (see Gregory).

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


Similar surnames: Kryger, Krieger, Kreiger, Criger, Trager, Kreiser, Riger, Tiger

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Kriger Family Origin

Where is the Kriger family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Kriger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kriger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kriger families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Kriger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kriger's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kriger families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kriger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Kriger Family Occupations

    What did your Kriger ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Kriger occupation in the USA was Farmer. 38% of Kriger's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Kriger family was Keeping House. Farmer, Laborer and Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Kriger.

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    • Farmer

      38%

    • Laborer

      10%

    • Carpenter

      6%

    • Keeping House

      6%

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

    Kriger Historical Records

    What Kriger family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kriger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kriger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Kriger

    Passenger List

    There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kriger. 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 804 military records available for the last name Kriger. For the veterans among your Kriger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Kriger Life Expectancy

    What is the average Kriger lifespan?

    Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kriger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kriger in 1955 was 37, and 85 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kriger

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kriger 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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