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Groomer Family History

Groomer Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Grummer probably from a personal name formed with Old High German gruoni ‘green’.

It is likely that the name evolved over time and adapted to the linguistic context in the United States.

The combination of the elements in the name indicates a meaning related to being famous or well-known.

In this case, the element māri translates to ‘famous’, suggesting prominence in some form.

Overall, the name reflects cultural and linguistic intersections between German origins and American adaptations.

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


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Where is the Groomer family from?

You can see how Groomer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groomer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Groomer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Groomer families living in Quebec. This was about 44% of all the recorded Groomer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Groomer families in 1911.
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What did your Groomer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groomer. 29% of Groomer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Groomer women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groomer were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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
    29%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • None
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Groomer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groomer 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Groomer. 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 418 military records available for the last name Groomer. For the veterans among your Groomer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groomer lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Groomer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Groomer in 1949 was 44, and 92 in 2004.

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