Kram Family History

Kram Surname Meaning

German, Czech (Krám), Polish, and Jewish (Ashkenazic) are metonymic occupational names for medieval shopkeepers. They originate from Middle High German and Middle Low German terms.

The word krām translates to ‘tent’ or ‘booth’, while the Slavic derivative kram means ‘shop’ or ‘store’.

This linguistic connection highlights the cultural and occupational significance of these terms across different communities.

The names are often compared to Kramer, reflecting their similar origins in trade and commerce.

Overall, the derivation of these names illustrates the historical importance of shopkeeping in medieval society.

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

Similar surnames: Kral, Kramp, Krom, Ram, Kam, Kray, Krum, Kamp, Ramm, Gram

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1K	Immigration Records
5K	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Kram family from?

You can see how Kram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kram family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kram families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kram families living in Kent. This was about 27% of all the recorded Kram's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Kram families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kram 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 Kram ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, insurance broker and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kram. 100% of Kram men worked as an insurance broker and 72% of Kram 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.

insurance broker

100%

Unpaid domestic duties

72%

Housewife

29%

What Kram family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 5K census records available for the last name Kram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kram census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Kram. 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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Military Records

There are 1K military records available for the last name Kram. For the veterans among your Kram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kram lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kram in 1950 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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Kram Surname Meaning

German, Czech (Krám), Polish, and Jewish (Ashkenazic) are metonymic occupational names for medieval shopkeepers. They originate from Middle High German and Middle Low German terms.

The word krām translates to ‘tent’ or ‘booth’, while the Slavic derivative kram means ‘shop’ or ‘store’.

This linguistic connection highlights the cultural and occupational significance of these terms across different communities.

The names are often compared to Kramer, reflecting their similar origins in trade and commerce.

Overall, the derivation of these names illustrates the historical importance of shopkeeping in medieval society.

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

Where is the Kram family from?

What did your Kram ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

insurance broker

100%

Unpaid domestic duties

72%

Housewife

29%

What Kram family records will you find?

What is the average Kram lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kram in 1950 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

Kram Family History

Kram Surname Meaning

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Kram Surname Meaning

27,000 record(s) for Kram

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Where is the Kram family from?

What did your Kram ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Kram family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Kram family history

What is the average Kram lifespan?

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