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Groctor Family History

Groctor 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: Proctor, Doctor, Rector, Groton, Hoctor, Procter, Hector, Crofton

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Where is the Groctor family from?

You can see how Groctor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groctor family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Groctor family living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Groctor's in United Kingdom. Northumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Groctor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groctor 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 Groctor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Groctor. 100% of Groctor 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Groctor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groctor 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Groctor. 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 1 military records available for the last name Groctor. For the veterans among your Groctor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groctor lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groctor 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groctor

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