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Krismer Family History

Krismer 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: Krimmer, Krisher, Grismer, Kaiser, Risher, Krieger, Kreiser, Trimmer

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Where is the Krismer family from?

You can see how Krismer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krismer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krismer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Krismer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 58% of all the recorded Krismer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Krismer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krismer 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 Krismer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krismer. 78% of Krismer men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Krismer women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krismer were Building Contractor and 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
    78%
  • Building Contractor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Krismer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Krismer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krismer 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Krismer. 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 202 military records available for the last name Krismer. For the veterans among your Krismer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krismer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Krismer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Krismer in 1967 was 80, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krismer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krismer 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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