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Krim Family History

Krim Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Grimm.

German: variant of Krimm.

Jewish (from Poland and Ukraine): nickname from Yiddish dialect krim ‘crooked bent’ (see Krum).

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


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Where is the Krim family from?

You can see how Krim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krim family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Krim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Krim family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Krim's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Krim families in 1891.
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What did your Krim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krim. 20% of Krim men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Krim women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krim 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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Decorator
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krim 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 780 immigration records available for the last name Krim. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Krim. For the veterans among your Krim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krim lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Krim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Krim in 1955 was 45, and 62 in 2004.

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