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Groenenboom Family History

Groenenboom 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: Rosenboom, Greenwood, Greenbaum, Hoogenboom, Groenewold, Peerenboom

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Where is the Groenenboom family from?

You can see how Groenenboom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groenenboom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Groenenboom families living in Iowa. This was about 70% of all the recorded Groenenboom's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Groenenboom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groenenboom 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 Groenenboom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groenenboom. 75% of Groenenboom men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Groenenboom women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groenenboom were Laborer and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Groenenboom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Groenenboom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groenenboom 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Groenenboom. 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 62 military records available for the last name Groenenboom. For the veterans among your Groenenboom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groenenboom lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Groenenboom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Groenenboom in 1967 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groenenboom 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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