Krautkramer Family History

Krautkramer Surname Meaning

German (Krautkrämer): occupational name for a seller of herbs from Middle High German krūt ‘herb cabbage’.

It combines two key elements: krūt, meaning 'herb cabbage', and krāmer, which translates to 'shopkeeper' or 'trader'.

The name reflects a profession that was significant in historical contexts, where herbs and greens were essential for cooking and medicine.

Krautkrämer suggests a connection to trade, emphasizing the importance of herbal goods in daily life.

Overall, this name illustrates the integral role of herbal sellers in the community.

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

Similar surnames: Krauter, Kramer, Kreutzer, Krammer, Kratzer, Kraushaar, Krauser, Krakauer, Kretschmer, Krausman

896	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
146	Military Records
16	Immigration Records
540	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Krautkramer family from?

You can see how Krautkramer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krautkramer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krautkramer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Krautkramer families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Krautkramer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Krautkramer families in 1880.

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krautkramer. 27% of Krautkramer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Krautkramer women worked as a Housework.

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Farmer

27%

Salesman

22%

Laborer

22%

Proprietor

11%

Housework

100%

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Census Record

There are 540 census records available for the last name Krautkramer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krautkramer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Krautkramer. 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 146 military records available for the last name Krautkramer. For the veterans among your Krautkramer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krautkramer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Krautkramer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Krautkramer in 1963 was 71, and 85 in 2003.

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Krautkramer Surname Meaning

German (Krautkrämer): occupational name for a seller of herbs from Middle High German krūt ‘herb cabbage’.

It combines two key elements: krūt, meaning 'herb cabbage', and krāmer, which translates to 'shopkeeper' or 'trader'.

The name reflects a profession that was significant in historical contexts, where herbs and greens were essential for cooking and medicine.

Krautkrämer suggests a connection to trade, emphasizing the importance of herbal goods in daily life.

Overall, this name illustrates the integral role of herbal sellers in the community.

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

Where is the Krautkramer family from?

What did your Krautkramer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krautkramer. 27% of Krautkramer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Krautkramer women worked as a Housework.

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.

Farmer

27%

Salesman

22%

Laborer

22%

Proprietor

11%

Housework

100%

What Krautkramer family records will you find?

What is the average Krautkramer lifespan?

Krautkramer Family History

Krautkramer Surname Meaning

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Krautkramer Surname Meaning

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Where is the Krautkramer family from?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Krautkramer lifespan?

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