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Groag Family History

Groag 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: Grogg, Groat, Groah, Rong, Gong, Graf, Gray, Grau, Gross, Grosh

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Where is the Groag family from?

You can see how Groag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groag family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Groag families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Groag families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Groag's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Groag families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Groag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groag 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Groag. 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 27 military records available for the last name Groag. For the veterans among your Groag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groag lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Groag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Groag in 1972 was 69, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groag 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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