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Groah Family History

Groah Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Groh.

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


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Where is the Groah family from?

You can see how Groah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groah family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Groah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Groah families living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Groah's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Groah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Groah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groah. 30% of Groah men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Groah women worked as a House Keeper.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Labor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    100%

What Groah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Groah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groah 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Groah. 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 209 military records available for the last name Groah. For the veterans among your Groah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groah lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Groah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Groah in 1955 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groah 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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