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Groats Family History

Groats 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: Groat, Grotts, Grass, Gross, Goates, Great, Gratz, Gros, Grotz, Grams

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Where is the Groats family from?

You can see how Groats families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groats family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Groats families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Groats family living in Caithness. This was about 33% of all the recorded Groats's in Scotland. Caithness and 2 other counties had the highest population of Groats families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Groats. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groats 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Groats. 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 19 military records available for the last name Groats. For the veterans among your Groats ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groats lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2004, in the United States, Groats life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Groats in 1994 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groats 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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