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Chromey Family History

Chromey 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: Chromy, Cromer, Croney, Comey, Thomey, Crome, Croley, Romey, Cromley

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Where is the Chromey family from?

You can see how Chromey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chromey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Chromey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chromey family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chromey's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Chromey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chromey 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 Chromey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chromey. 50% of Chromey 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Machine Hand
    15%
  • Labor
    15%

What Chromey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Chromey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chromey 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Chromey. 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 167 military records available for the last name Chromey. For the veterans among your Chromey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chromey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Chromey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Chromey in 1954 was 45, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chromey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chromey 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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