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Kromes Family History

Kromes 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: Kroes, Romes, Kromer, Krome, Krones, Rodes, Kroner, Romeo, Romer

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Where is the Kromes family from?

You can see how Kromes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kromes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kromes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kromes families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kromes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kromes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kromes 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 Kromes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kromes. 100% of Kromes men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Kromes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kromes 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Kromes. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kromes. For the veterans among your Kromes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kromes lifespan?

Average Kromes life expectancy in 1990 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kromes 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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