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Schrom Family History

Schrom Surname Meaning

German:: (Silesia): habitational name from a place so named in the area of Frankenstein. altered form of Schramm.

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


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Where is the Schrom family from?

You can see how Schrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schrom family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schrom's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Schrom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrom 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 Schrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schrom. 25% of Schrom men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Schrom women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schrom were Farming 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
    25%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    24%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrom 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Schrom. 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 482 military records available for the last name Schrom. For the veterans among your Schrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Schrom in 1962 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schrom 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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