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Crume Family History

Crume Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Croome or its variant Croom. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Krumm or Krum.

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


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Where is the Crume family from?

You can see how Crume families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Crume family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Crume families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Crume families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Crume's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Crume families in 1891.
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What did your Crume ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Crume. 28% of Crume men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Crume women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Crume were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Crume. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Crume 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Crume. 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 Crume. For the veterans among your Crume ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Crume lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Crume life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Crume in 1952 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Crume 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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