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Groman Family History

Groman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gromann: variant of Grohman.

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


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Where is the Groman family from?

You can see how Groman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Groman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Groman families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Groman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Groman families in 1911.
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What did your Groman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groman. 18% of Groman men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Groman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groman were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    21%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Secretary
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Groman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Groman. 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 931 military records available for the last name Groman. For the veterans among your Groman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Groman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Groman in 1950 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

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