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Cramp Name Meaning

English: variant of Crump . Dutch: variant of Kramp . Americanized form of German Kramp .

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


Similar surnames: Crump, Cramm, Cram, Cramer, Kramp, Cap, Crapps, Ramp, Krampe, Crain

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Where is the Cramp family from?

You can see how Cramp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cramp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cramp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 84 Cramp families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Cramp's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cramp families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cramp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cramp ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cramp. 37% of Cramp 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 1921

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Electrician
    12%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
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Census Records

There are 40,000 census records available for the last name Cramp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cramp 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Cramp. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cramp. For the veterans among your Cramp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cramp lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Cramp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Cramp in 1949 was 34, and 78 in 2004.

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