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Kromer Family History

Kromer Name Meaning

German (also Krömer): occupational name for a small retailer a variant of Krämer (see Kramer ). Compare Kroemer . Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a small retailer from Yiddish krom ‘small shop’ (compare 1 above).

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


Similar surnames: Kroger, Kroemer, Gromer, Kramer, Kremer, Cromer, Krohmer, Romer

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Where is the Kromer family from?

You can see how Kromer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kromer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kromer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Kromer families living in Quebec. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kromer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kromer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kromer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kromer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kromer. 14% of Kromer men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Kromer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kromer were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Housework
    7%
  • Teacher
    7%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Kromer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kromer 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kromer. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kromer. For the veterans among your Kromer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kromer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kromer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kromer in 1955 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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