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Krautkramer Surname Meaning

German (Krautkrämer): occupational name for a seller of herbs from Middle High German krūt ‘herb cabbage’.

It combines two key elements: krūt, meaning 'herb cabbage', and krāmer, which translates to 'shopkeeper' or 'trader'.

The name reflects a profession that was significant in historical contexts, where herbs and greens were essential for cooking and medicine.

Krautkrämer suggests a connection to trade, emphasizing the importance of herbal goods in daily life.

Overall, this name illustrates the integral role of herbal sellers in the community.

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


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You can see how Krautkramer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krautkramer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krautkramer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Krautkramer families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Krautkramer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Krautkramer families in 1880.
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What did your Krautkramer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krautkramer. 27% of Krautkramer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Krautkramer women worked as a 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
    27%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Krautkramer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krautkramer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Krautkramer. 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 146 military records available for the last name Krautkramer. For the veterans among your Krautkramer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Krautkramer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Krautkramer in 1963 was 71, and 85 in 2003.

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