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Kremis Family History

Kremis 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: Kreis, Remis, Kremin, Reis, Krebs, Kress, Regis, Preis, Kremen, Remes

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Where is the Kremis family from?

You can see how Kremis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kremis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kremis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Kremis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 94% of all the recorded Kremis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kremis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kremis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kremis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kremis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Kremis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kremis 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Kremis. 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 87 military records available for the last name Kremis. For the veterans among your Kremis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kremis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kremis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kremis in 1965 was 74, and 50 in 2003.

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