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Grommet Family History

Grommet 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: Grumet, Gromer, Crommett, Frommelt, Grimmer, Rommel, Grammer, Groomes

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Where is the Grommet family from?

You can see how Grommet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grommet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grommet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Grommet families living in Warwickshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Grommet's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Grommet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grommet 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 Grommet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grommet. 67% of Grommet men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Grommet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 743 census records available for the last name Grommet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grommet 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Grommet. 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 250 military records available for the last name Grommet. For the veterans among your Grommet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grommet lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Grommet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grommet in 1968 was 78, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grommet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grommet 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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