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Grommesch Family History

Grommesch 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: Grosch, Thimmesch, Groomes, Roesch, Groetsch, Grosh, Ruesch, Frosch

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Where is the Grommesch family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grommesch 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 Grommesch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grommesch. 38% of Grommesch men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    38%
  • Carpenter
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Grommesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grommesch 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Grommesch. 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 19 military records available for the last name Grommesch. For the veterans among your Grommesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grommesch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Grommesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grommesch in 1965 was 58, and 86 in 2002.

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