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Cromar Family History

Cromar Name Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeenshire): habitational name from Cromar in Aberdeenshire.

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


Similar surnames: Cromer, Comar, Croman, Omar, Comer, Roman, Kramar, Romer, Roma, Pomar

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Where is the Cromar family from?

You can see how Cromar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cromar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cromar families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 13 Cromar families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Cromar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cromar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cromar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cromar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cromar. 64% of Cromar 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cromar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cromar 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 719 immigration records available for the last name Cromar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 315 military records available for the last name Cromar. For the veterans among your Cromar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cromar lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cromar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cromar in 1953 was 37, and 54 in 2004.

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