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Kram Surname Meaning

German, Czech (Krám), Polish, and Jewish (Ashkenazic) are metonymic occupational names for medieval shopkeepers. They originate from Middle High German and Middle Low German terms.

The word krām translates to ‘tent’ or ‘booth’, while the Slavic derivative kram means ‘shop’ or ‘store’.

This linguistic connection highlights the cultural and occupational significance of these terms across different communities.

The names are often compared to Kramer, reflecting their similar origins in trade and commerce.

Overall, the derivation of these names illustrates the historical importance of shopkeeping in medieval society.

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


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You can see how Kram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kram family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kram families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Kram families living in Manitoba. This was about 48% of all the recorded Kram's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kram families in 1911.
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What did your Kram ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kram. 100% of Kram 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
    100%

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There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Kram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kram 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kram. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kram. For the veterans among your Kram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kram lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kram in 1950 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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