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Cromer Family History

Cromer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kromer and in North America (also) an altered form of this. The surname Cromer which is very rare in Germany is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine); compare 2 below.

French: from an ancient Germanic personal name Hrodmar composed of the elements hrōd ‘renown glory’ + mār ‘famous’. Compare 1 above.

Jewish: altered form of Kromer.

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


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Where is the Cromer family from?

You can see how Cromer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cromer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cromer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Cromer families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Cromer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cromer families in 1891.
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What did your Cromer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cromer. 100% of Cromer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Cromer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cromer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cromer. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Cromer. For the veterans among your Cromer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cromer lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Cromer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cromer in 1945 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cromer 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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