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Krimm Family History

Krimm Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from any of the places called Krimm or Krim in Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg, former East Prussia, and Bavaria.

Variant of Grimm.

Nickname for a hunched or bent person from Low German krimpen ‘to crimp or shrivel’.

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


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Where is the Krimm family from?

You can see how Krimm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krimm family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Krimm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Krimm families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Krimm's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Krimm families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krimm 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 Krimm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krimm. 42% of Krimm men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Krimm women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    42%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Miner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Krimm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krimm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krimm 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Krimm. 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 650 military records available for the last name Krimm. For the veterans among your Krimm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krimm lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Krimm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Krimm in 1950 was 38, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krimm 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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