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Schrom Name Meaning

German:: (Silesia): habitational name from a place so named in the area of Frankenstein. altered form of Schramm .

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


Similar surnames: Schrum, Strom, Satrom, Schumm, Schau, Schrock, Schram, Schrey, Schwam

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Where is the Schrom family from?

You can see how Schrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Schrom families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schrom's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schrom families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schrom. 100% of Schrom 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrom 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Schrom. 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 482 military records available for the last name Schrom. For the veterans among your Schrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Schrom in 1962 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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