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Gromer Family History

Gromer Surname Meaning

German: from a shortened form of the personal name Gerom Latin Hieronymus (see Jerome).

variant of Kramer.

(also Grömer): from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name reflected by Old High German hruom ‘fame’.

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


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Where is the Gromer family from?

You can see how Gromer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gromer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gromer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Gromer families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Gromer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gromer families in 1891.
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What did your Gromer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gromer. 30% of Gromer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gromer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gromer were Truck Driver and Student Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Grade Teacher
    12%
  • Student Nurse
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gromer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gromer 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Gromer. 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 756 military records available for the last name Gromer. For the veterans among your Gromer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gromer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gromer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gromer in 1962 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

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