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Gromes Family History

Gromes 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: Gromer, Gomes, Romes, Groomes, Grames, Grymes, Gromek, Grimes, Groves

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Where is the Gromes family from?

You can see how Gromes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gromes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gromes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Gromes families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Gromes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gromes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gromes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gromes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gromes. 42% of Gromes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gromes women worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gromes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gromes 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Gromes. 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 289 military records available for the last name Gromes. For the veterans among your Gromes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gromes lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Gromes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gromes in 1972 was 72, and 60 in 2003.

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