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Chroman Family History

Chroman Surname 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: Croman, Roman, Carman, Homan, Froman, Carolan, Chapman, Choma, Broman

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Where is the Chroman family from?

You can see how Chroman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chroman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chroman families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Chroman families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chroman's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Chroman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chroman 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 Chroman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    100%

What Chroman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Chroman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chroman 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Chroman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Chroman. For the veterans among your Chroman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chroman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Chroman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Chroman in 1964 was 60, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chroman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chroman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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