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Craemer Family History

Craemer 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: Cramer, Cranmer, Kraemer, Crammer, Cremer, Crawmer, Creamer, Roemer

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Where is the Craemer family from?

You can see how Craemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Craemer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Craemer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Craemer families living in Yorkshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Craemer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Craemer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Craemer 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 Craemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Folder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Craemer. 24% of Craemer men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Craemer women worked as a Folder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Craemer were Machinist and Secretary.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Folder
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Craemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Craemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Craemer 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Craemer. 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 270 military records available for the last name Craemer. For the veterans among your Craemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Craemer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Craemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Craemer in 1966 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Craemer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Craemer 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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