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Shromek Family History

Shromek 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: Shramek, Stromer, Shimek, Shrode, Schramek, Sramek, Strome, Shroyer

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Where is the Shromek family from?

You can see how Shromek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shromek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shromek family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shromek's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Shromek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shromek 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 35 census records available for the last name Shromek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shromek 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shromek. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shromek. For the veterans among your Shromek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shromek lifespan?

Average Shromek life expectancy in 1983 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shromek 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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