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Kramps Family History

Kramps Name 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: Kramp, Krampf, Krampe, Kamps, Kamp, Kramar, Krans, Crapps, Ramp

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Where is the Kramps family from?

You can see how Kramps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kramps family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kramps families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kramps families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kramps's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kramps families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kramps surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kramps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kramps. 100% of Kramps men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Kramps 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Kramps family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Kramps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kramps 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Kramps. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 44 military records available for the last name Kramps. For the veterans among your Kramps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kramps lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kramps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kramps in 1966 was 69, and 90 in 2003.

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