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Groan Family History

Groan 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: Roan, Grogan, Gran, Groat, Groen, Groman, Goan, Croan, Groah, German

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Where is the Groan family from?

You can see how Groan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Groan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Groan family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Groan's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Groan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groan 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 Groan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groan. 60% of Groan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Groan women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Groan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 625 census records available for the last name Groan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groan 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Groan. 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 127 military records available for the last name Groan. For the veterans among your Groan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Groan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Groan in 1971 was 66, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groan 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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