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Gromala Family History

Gromala 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: Rogala, Tomala, Tuomala, Grala, Groman, Garofalo, Roman, Rajala

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Where is the Gromala family from?

You can see how Gromala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gromala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Gromala families living in Illinois. This was about 39% of all the recorded Gromala's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gromala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gromala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gromala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gromala. 50% of Gromala men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gromala women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gromala were Miner and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farming
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Miner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Gromala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gromala 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Gromala. 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 141 military records available for the last name Gromala. For the veterans among your Gromala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gromala lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gromala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gromala in 1962 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

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