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Krehmeyer Family History

Krehmeyer 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: Wehmeyer, Neumeyer, Rehmer, Kirchmeier, Kammeyer, Krietemeyer

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Where is the Krehmeyer family from?

You can see how Krehmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krehmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krehmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Krehmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 88% of all the recorded Krehmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Krehmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krehmeyer 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 Krehmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krehmeyer. 60% of Krehmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Krehmeyer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krehmeyer were Salesman and Comptometer.

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Comptometer
    50%

What Krehmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Krehmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krehmeyer 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Krehmeyer. 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 59 military records available for the last name Krehmeyer. For the veterans among your Krehmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krehmeyer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Krehmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Krehmeyer in 1957 was 52, and 58 in 2004.

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