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Kromwell Family History

Kromwell 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: Cromwell, Bromwell, Rowell, Bramwell, Trowell, Rodwell, Crotwell

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Where is the Kromwell family from?

You can see how Kromwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kromwell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kromwell families living in Colorado. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kromwell's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Kromwell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kromwell 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 21 census records available for the last name Kromwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kromwell 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Kromwell. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kromwell. For the veterans among your Kromwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kromwell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kromwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kromwell in 1963 was 74, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kromwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kromwell 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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