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Kramper Family History

Kramper 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: Kramer, Krampe, Krammer, Kamper, Kampen, Kamber, Knapper, Klapper

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Where is the Kramper family from?

You can see how Kramper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kramper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kramper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Kramper families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kramper's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kramper families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kramper 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 Kramper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Household were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kramper. 75% of Kramper men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kramper women worked as a Household. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kramper were Farm Labor and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Labor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Household
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Kramper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Kramper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kramper 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Kramper. 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 98 military records available for the last name Kramper. For the veterans among your Kramper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kramper lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kramper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kramper in 1960 was 43, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kramper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kramper 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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