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Krampe Family History

Krampe Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Kramp. German: topographic name for someone living at the edge of a settlement or wood.

German: habitational name from any of various places called Krampe (in Pomerania and Silesia) or Crampe (Pomerania and Brandenburg).

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


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Where is the Krampe family from?

You can see how Krampe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krampe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krampe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Krampe families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Krampe's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Krampe families in 1891.
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What did your Krampe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krampe. 31% of Krampe men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Krampe women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krampe were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    31%
  • Tenant
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    39%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Housework
    10%

What Krampe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krampe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krampe 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Krampe. 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 846 military records available for the last name Krampe. For the veterans among your Krampe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krampe lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Krampe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Krampe in 1955 was 53, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krampe 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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