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Krumm Family History

Krumm Name Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German krum ‘crooked deformed’; it was applied in the literal sense to a hunchback or cripple. The meaning ‘dishonest’ developed later.

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


Similar surnames: Krumme, Krum, Drumm, Brumm, Kumm, Krimm, Trumm, Ramm, Crump, Kimm

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Where is the Krumm family from?

You can see how Krumm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krumm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Krumm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Krumm families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Krumm's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Krumm families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krumm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Krumm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krumm. 21% of Krumm men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Krumm women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krumm were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Krumm. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Krumm. For the veterans among your Krumm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krumm lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Krumm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Krumm in 1950 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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