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Krahmer Name Meaning

German (also Krähmer): variant of Kramer .

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


Similar surnames: Krammer, Krohmer, Kraemer, Kromer, Kreamer, Kroemer, Kremer, Rehmer

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Where is the Krahmer family from?

You can see how Krahmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krahmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krahmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Krahmer families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Krahmer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Krahmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krahmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krahmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Office Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krahmer. 33% of Krahmer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Krahmer women worked as an Office Work. .

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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
    33%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Farm Hand
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krahmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krahmer 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Krahmer. 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 Krahmer. For the veterans among your Krahmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krahmer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Krahmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Krahmer in 1962 was 40, and 78 in 2003.

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