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Kreimer Family History

Kreimer Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Ukraine and Poland): occupational name from Yiddish dialect kreymer ‘shopkeeper’ (see Kremer).

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


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Where is the Kreimer family from?

You can see how Kreimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreimer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kreimer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Kreimer families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kreimer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kreimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreimer 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 Kreimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kreimer. 20% of Kreimer men worked as an Owner and 43% of Kreimer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kreimer were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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

  • Owner
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Nurse
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Kreimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kreimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreimer 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 664 immigration records available for the last name Kreimer. 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 332 military records available for the last name Kreimer. For the veterans among your Kreimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreimer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kreimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kreimer in 1953 was 55, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreimer 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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