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Gromis Family History

Gromis 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: Gross, Rodis, Remis, Gros, Gromer, Loomis, Gomes, Grams, Ermis, Grom

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Where is the Gromis family from?

You can see how Gromis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gromis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gromis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gromis families living in Surrey. This was about 42% of all the recorded Gromis's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Gromis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gromis 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 Gromis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Knitter and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gromis. 29% of Gromis men worked as a Knitter and 34% of Gromis women worked as a Beautician. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gromis were Laborer and Packer.

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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

  • Knitter
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Packer
    34%

What Gromis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gromis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gromis 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Gromis. 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 201 military records available for the last name Gromis. For the veterans among your Gromis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gromis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gromis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gromis in 1966 was 67, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gromis 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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