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Krame Family History

Krame 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: Kramp, Kramer, Frame, Krage, Kram, Krahe, Krape, Krampe, Kramme

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Where is the Krame family from?

You can see how Krame families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krame family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Krame families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Krame families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Krame's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Krame families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krame 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 Krame ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krame. 29% of Krame men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Krame women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krame were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Butcher
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Krame family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krame. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krame 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Krame. 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 188 military records available for the last name Krame. For the veterans among your Krame ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krame lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Krame life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Krame in 1974 was 69, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krame 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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