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Grummon Family History

Grummon 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: Gammon, Drummond, Grullon, Grubman, Guymon, Grummer, Gruman, Krummen

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Where is the Grummon family from?

You can see how Grummon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grummon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grummon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Grummon families living in Ohio. This was about 54% of all the recorded Grummon's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Grummon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grummon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grummon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grummon. 67% of Grummon men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Grummon women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Mechanic
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Grummon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 944 census records available for the last name Grummon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grummon 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Grummon. 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 204 military records available for the last name Grummon. For the veterans among your Grummon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grummon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Grummon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grummon in 1966 was 68, and 89 in 2003.

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