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Groeneweg Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from any of various minor places called Groeneweg, a compound of groen ‘green’ + weg ‘road, path’.

For instance, it could originate from the hamlets Groeneweg near Hoog Blokland in the province of South Holland.

Another possible source is the hamlet Groeneweg near Westbroek in the province of Utrecht.

The name reflects the characteristics of the surrounding landscape, emphasizing the greenery of the area.

This etymology showcases the connection between the name and the locations it represents.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Groeneweg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groeneweg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Groeneweg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Groeneweg family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Groeneweg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Groeneweg families in 1880.
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What did your Groeneweg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groeneweg. 46% of Groeneweg men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    46%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Manager
    10%

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Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Groeneweg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groeneweg 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 752 immigration records available for the last name Groeneweg. 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 27 military records available for the last name Groeneweg. For the veterans among your Groeneweg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groeneweg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Groeneweg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Groeneweg in 1966 was 58, and 86 in 2003.

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