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Gromme Family History

Gromme 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: Grimme, Groome, Fromme, Grime, Grove, Homme, Frome, Grose, Groppe

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Where is the Gromme family from?

You can see how Gromme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gromme family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gromme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gromme families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gromme's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gromme families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gromme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Gromme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gromme 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Gromme. 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 62 military records available for the last name Gromme. For the veterans among your Gromme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gromme lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gromme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gromme in 1966 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gromme 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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