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Krames Family History

Krames 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, Krammes, Grames, Rames, James, Kamel, Kamen, Ames, Kramar

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Where is the Krames family from?

You can see how Krames families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krames family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Krames families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 5 Krames families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Krames's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Krames families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krames 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 Krames ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krames. 13% of Krames men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Krames women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krames were Proprietor and Seamstress.

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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
    13%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Seamstress
    8%

What Krames family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krames 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Krames. 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 150 military records available for the last name Krames. For the veterans among your Krames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krames lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Krames life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Krames in 1966 was 65, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krames

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krames 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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