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Gromm Family History

Gromm 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, Groom, Grom, Romm, Grimm, Gramm, Kromm, Bromm, Gomm, Croom

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Where is the Gromm family from?

You can see how Gromm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gromm family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gromm families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Gromm families living in London. This was about 91% of all the recorded Gromm's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gromm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gromm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Gromm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gromm 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Gromm. 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 86 military records available for the last name Gromm. For the veterans among your Gromm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gromm lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gromm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gromm in 1964 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gromm 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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