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Gromley Family History

Gromley Surname Meaning

Irish: possibly a metathesized form of Gormley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gromley family from?

You can see how Gromley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gromley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gromley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gromley families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gromley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gromley families in 1891.
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What did your Gromley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gromley. 53% of Gromley men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gromley women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gromley were New Worker and Seamstress.

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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
    53%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Gromley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gromley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gromley 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Gromley. 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 253 military records available for the last name Gromley. For the veterans among your Gromley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gromley lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Gromley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gromley in 1948 was 41, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gromley 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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