Krom Family History

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Krom Name Meaning

Dutch: nickname for a hunchback, from Middle Dutch crom ‘crooked’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Yiddish krom ‘shop’, ‘store’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a retailer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kram, Kron, Krol, Trom, Troy, Rom, Kamm, Krim, Krum, Kroll

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Krom Family Origin

Where is the Krom family from?

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You can see how Krom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Krom families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Krom families living in Alberta. This was about 69% of all the recorded Krom's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Krom families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Krom Family Occupations

What did your Krom ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the CA named Krom. 50% of Krom men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Krom Historical Records

What Krom family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Krom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krom census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Krom. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Krom. For the veterans among your Krom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Krom Life Expectancy

What is the average Krom lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Krom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Krom in 1951 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krom 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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