| ![Show Contents]() Krammer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The German state of Bavaria is the ancestral home of the Krammer family. Hereditary surnames began to be used in Germany during the 12th century. Krammer is an occupational name for a shopkeeper or retail merchandiser. The name Krammer is derived from the German word "kram," which means "tent" or "trading post." Early Origins of the Krammer familyThe surname Krammer was first found in Bavaria, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging medieval society. They later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society. Early History of the Krammer familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Krammer research. Another 177 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1430, 1505, 1568, 1617, 1637, 1705, 1720, 1743, 1745, 1764, 1770, 1771, 1772, 1773, 1780, 1784, 1799, 1801, 1817, 1834 and 1848 are included under the topic Early Krammer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Krammer Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Krammer include Kramer, Kraemer, Kremer, Krammer, Kraemmer, Kraymer, Kraymmer, Cramer, Cremer, Crammer and many more. Early Notables of the Krammer familyProminent among members of the name Krammer in this period include Heinrich Kramer (c.1430-1505), German churchman and inquisitor; Ignaz Kramer, known popularly as the "Muenzmeister" (coin-master) of Kremnitz, who was ennobled in 1764 for 48 years of service in the mint and awarded the title "von Muenzburg." Daniel Cramer (Daniel Candidus) (1568-1637) was a German Lutheran theologian and writer, best remembered for his emblem book Emblemata Sacra (1617.)Cramer was a family of German musicians, of whom the head was Jacob Cramer, born at Sachau in Silesia 1705, flutist in the then celebrated band at Mannheim, where he died in 1770. Of...
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European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Krammers to arrive in North America, and among them were:
Krammer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Peter Krammer, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1741 1
- Matheas Krammer, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1748 1
- John Peter Krammer, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1753 1
- Jacob Henrich Krammer, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1775 1
Krammer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Blasius Krammer, aged 28, who arrived in Missouri in 1841 1
- Maria Krammer, aged 15, who landed in New York in 1854 1
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Krammer migration to the United States 
