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Grom Family History

Grom Surname Meaning

Slovenian and Polish: nickname for a noisy or obstreperous person from grom ‘thunder loud noise’. Compare Grum.

German: from a short form of the medieval personal name Hieronymus.

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


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Where is the Grom family from?

You can see how Grom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Grom families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Grom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grom families in 1891.
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What did your Grom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grom. 100% of Grom 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Grom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grom 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 728 immigration records available for the last name Grom. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grom. For the veterans among your Grom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grom lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Grom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Grom in 1952 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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