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Grooman Family History

Grooman 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: Grosman, Grobman, Groman, Vrooman, Grohman, Goodman, Gorman, Roman

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Where is the Grooman family from?

You can see how Grooman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grooman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Grooman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Grooman families living in Leicestershire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Grooman's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Grooman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grooman 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 Grooman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grooman. 28% of Grooman men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Grooman women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grooman were Attendant and Saleslady.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Attendant
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

What Grooman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Grooman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grooman 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Grooman. 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 95 military records available for the last name Grooman. For the veterans among your Grooman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grooman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Grooman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grooman in 1970 was 75, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grooman 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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