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Cromes Family History

Cromes 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: Cromer, Croes, Romes, Comes, Crymes, Coomes, Crome, Cross, Rodes

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Where is the Cromes family from?

You can see how Cromes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cromes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cromes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Cromes families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Cromes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cromes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cromes 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 Cromes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cromes. 31% of Cromes men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Cromes women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cromes were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cromes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cromes 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Cromes. 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 117 military records available for the last name Cromes. For the veterans among your Cromes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cromes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Cromes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cromes in 1956 was 34, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cromes 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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