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Gromb Family History

Gromb 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: Grob, Grom, Glomb, Grime, Gross, Grosh, Grove, Grof, Roma, Grogg

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Where is the Gromb family from?

You can see how Gromb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gromb family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gromb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Gromb family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gromb's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Gromb families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gromb 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 Gromb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gromb. 100% of Gromb women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Gromb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gromb 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Gromb. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gromb. For the veterans among your Gromb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gromb lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Gromb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gromb in 1965 was 81, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gromb 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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