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Groome Family History

Groome Surname Meaning

English: variant of Groom especially common in Ireland.

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


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Where is the Groome family from?

You can see how Groome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groome family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Groome families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 137 Groome families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Groome's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Groome families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groome 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 Groome ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Groome. 10% of Groome men worked as a Retired and 73% of Groome women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groome were Insurance Agent and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    10%
  • Clicker Boot shoe
    7%
  • Painter
    7%
  • Insurance Agent
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Groome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groome 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Groome. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Groome. For the veterans among your Groome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groome lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Groome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Groome in 1957 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groome

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groome 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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