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Groark Family History

Groark Name Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Ruaire a patronymic from a personal name derived from Norse Hrothrekr (see Roderick ). Compare O'Rourke .

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


Similar surnames: Roark, Rork, Rourk, Ruark, Rock, Garb, Brack, Raak, O'roark, Grass

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Where is the Groark family from?

You can see how Groark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groark family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Groark families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Groark families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Groark's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Groark families in 1891.
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What did your Groark ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Miner Putter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Groark. 50% of Groark men worked as a Miner Putter and 100% of Groark women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Miner Putter
    50%
  • Miner Coal Hewer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Groark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groark 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Groark. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 308 military records available for the last name Groark. For the veterans among your Groark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groark lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Groark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Groark in 1945 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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