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Krum Family History

Krum Surname Meaning

German: variant of Krumm ‘crooked deformed’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname from German krumm ‘crooked deformed’.

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


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Where is the Krum family from?

You can see how Krum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Krum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 48 Krum families living in New York. This was about 77% of all the recorded Krum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Krum families in 1840.
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What did your Krum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krum. 27% of Krum men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Krum women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krum were Carpenter 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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housework
    7%
  • Maid
    5%
  • Teacher
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Krum. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Krum. For the veterans among your Krum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krum lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Krum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Krum in 1941 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

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