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Krahm Family History

Krahm 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: Rahm, Brahm, Kram, Krahe, Frahm, Krahn, Krahl, Grahm, Kramm, Krah

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Where is the Krahm family from?

You can see how Krahm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krahm family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krahm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Krahm families living in Missouri. This was about 86% of all the recorded Krahm's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Krahm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krahm 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 Krahm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm was the top reported job for people in the USA named Krahm. 100% of Krahm men worked as a Farm.

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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

  • Farm
    100%

What Krahm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Krahm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krahm 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Krahm. 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 60 military records available for the last name Krahm. For the veterans among your Krahm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krahm lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Krahm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Krahm in 1967 was 79, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krahm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krahm 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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