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Hromek Family History

Hromek 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: Hronek, Gromek, Homer, Romeo, Rozek, Romer, Domek, Cromer, Romeu

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Where is the Hromek family from?

You can see how Hromek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hromek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Hromek families living in Kansas. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hromek's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Hromek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hromek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hromek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hromek. 60% of Hromek men 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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Machinist
    14%
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Census Records

There are 842 census records available for the last name Hromek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hromek 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Hromek. 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 77 military records available for the last name Hromek. For the veterans among your Hromek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hromek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hromek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hromek in 1964 was 82, and 90 in 2004.

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