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Kroemer Family History

Kroemer Surname Meaning

German (mainly Krömer): occupational name for a small retailer a variant of Krämer (see Kramer). Compare Kromer.

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


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Where is the Kroemer family from?

You can see how Kroemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kroemer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kroemer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Kroemer families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kroemer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kroemer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kroemer 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 Kroemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kroemer. 30% of Kroemer men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Kroemer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kroemer were Salesman and School Teacher.

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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
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • School Teacher
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kroemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kroemer 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Kroemer. 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 325 military records available for the last name Kroemer. For the veterans among your Kroemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kroemer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kroemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kroemer in 1953 was 65, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kroemer 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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