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Cremers Family History

Cremers Surname Meaning

Dutch Flemish and North German: genitivized form of Cremer. It is found in Dutch and Belgian Limburg in Wallonia and in Westphalia Germany.

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


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Where is the Cremers family from?

You can see how Cremers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cremers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cremers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Cremers families living in Cheshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Cremers's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Cremers families in 1891.
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What did your Cremers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cremers. 43% of Cremers 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Odd Jobs
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cremers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cremers 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Cremers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 260 military records available for the last name Cremers. For the veterans among your Cremers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cremers lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Cremers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cremers in 1949 was 60, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cremers 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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