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Cromas Family History

Cromas 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: Comas, Romas, Croman, Cross, Thomas, Roman, Roma, Cromer, Rodas

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Where is the Cromas family from?

You can see how Cromas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cromas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cromas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 10 Cromas families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Cromas's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Cromas families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cromas 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 Cromas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cromas. 34% of Cromas 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
    34%
  • Farm
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

What Cromas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Cromas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cromas 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Cromas. 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 48 military records available for the last name Cromas. For the veterans among your Cromas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cromas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cromas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cromas in 1964 was 81, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cromas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cromas 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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