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Kramen Family History

Kramen 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: Kamen, Kramer, Kremen, Kampen, Raven, Kamel, Kramar, Graven, Kraner

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Where is the Kramen family from?

You can see how Kramen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kramen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kramen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Kramen families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Kramen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kramen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kramen 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 Kramen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kramen. 20% of Kramen men worked as a Clerk and 28% of Kramen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kramen were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Registered Nurse
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Kramen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Kramen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kramen 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Kramen. 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 98 military records available for the last name Kramen. For the veterans among your Kramen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kramen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kramen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kramen in 1961 was 65, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kramen 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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