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Krohmer Family History

Krohmer Name Meaning

German (rarely Kröhmer): occupational name for a small retailer a southern and Silesian variant of Kramer .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kromer, Kroemer, Krahmer, Gromer, Kremer, Kreamer, Krammer, Kroeker

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Where is the Krohmer family from?

You can see how Krohmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krohmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krohmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Krohmer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Krohmer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Krohmer families in 1880.
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What did your Krohmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krohmer. 37% of Krohmer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Krohmer women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Krohmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 824 census records available for the last name Krohmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krohmer 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Krohmer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 257 military records available for the last name Krohmer. For the veterans among your Krohmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krohmer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Krohmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Krohmer in 1956 was 49, and 66 in 2004.

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