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Dromm Family History

Dromm 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: Fromm, Romm, Drumm, Kromm, Domm, Bromm, Croom, Ramm, Drum, Damm

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Where is the Dromm family from?

You can see how Dromm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dromm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dromm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dromm families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dromm's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dromm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dromm 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 Dromm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dromm. 100% of Dromm men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Dromm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Dromm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dromm 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Dromm. 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 24 military records available for the last name Dromm. For the veterans among your Dromm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dromm lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Dromm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dromm in 1972 was 73, and 67 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dromm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dromm 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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