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Groehn Family History

Groehn 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: Groen, Green, Grosh, Gruen, Gren, Grahn, Grogan, Hoehn, Roen, Rohn

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Where is the Groehn family from?

You can see how Groehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groehn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Groehn families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Groehn family living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Groehn's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Groehn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groehn 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 104 census records available for the last name Groehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groehn 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Groehn. 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 30 military records available for the last name Groehn. For the veterans among your Groehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groehn lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Groehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Groehn in 1960 was 49, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groehn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groehn 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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