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Kraman Family History

Kraman Surname 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: Kramar, Raman, Braman, Kaman, Kalman, Rahman, Kinman, Kazan, Karman

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Where is the Kraman family from?

You can see how Kraman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kraman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kraman family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kraman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kraman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kraman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kraman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kraman. 30% of Kraman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

What Kraman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Kraman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraman 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Kraman. 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 75 military records available for the last name Kraman. For the veterans among your Kraman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kraman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kraman in 1963 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kraman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kraman 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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