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Kromer Family History

Kromer Surname Meaning

German (also Krömer): occupational name for a small retailer, a variant of Krämer (see Kramer). Compare Kroemer.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a small retailer from Yiddish krom ‘small shop’ (compare 1 above).

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


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Where is the Kromer family from?

You can see how Kromer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kromer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kromer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kromer families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kromer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kromer families in 1891.
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What did your Kromer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kromer. 100% of Kromer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Kromer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kromer 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kromer. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kromer. For the veterans among your Kromer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kromer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kromer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kromer in 1955 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kromer 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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