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Krimer Family History

Krimer 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: Krimmer, Kramer, Rimer, Kriger, Brimer, Kreimer, Kromer, Kremer

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Where is the Krimer family from?

You can see how Krimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krimer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Krimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Krimer families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Krimer's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Krimer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krimer 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 Krimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krimer. 50% of Krimer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Krimer women worked as a Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Krimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Krimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krimer 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Krimer. 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 229 military records available for the last name Krimer. For the veterans among your Krimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krimer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Krimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Krimer in 1972 was 83, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krimer 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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