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Kraimer Family History

Kraimer 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: Kramer, Krammer, Kreimer, Kraemer, Krahmer, Raimer, Kaiser, Kreiter

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Where is the Kraimer family from?

You can see how Kraimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kraimer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kraimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kraimer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kraimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kraimer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kraimer 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 Kraimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kraimer. 29% of Kraimer men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Plumber
    15%

What Kraimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Kraimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kraimer 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Kraimer. 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 123 military records available for the last name Kraimer. For the veterans among your Kraimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kraimer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kraimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kraimer in 1964 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kraimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kraimer 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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