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Krome Family History

Krome Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kromer. Perhaps an altered form of Dutch Krom.

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


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Where is the Krome family from?

You can see how Krome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krome family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Krome families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Krome families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Krome's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Krome families in 1891.
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What did your Krome ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krome. 16% of Krome men worked as a Salesman and 38% of Krome women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krome were Machinist and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krome 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Krome. 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 660 military records available for the last name Krome. For the veterans among your Krome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krome lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Krome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Krome in 1963 was 80, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krome 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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