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Groenhof Family History

Groenhof 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: Greenhow, Greenhoe, Grieshop, Greenhut, Groening, Grenon, Groen

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Where is the Groenhof family from?

You can see how Groenhof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groenhof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Groenhof families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Groenhof family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Groenhof's in USA. New York had the highest population of Groenhof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groenhof 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 107 census records available for the last name Groenhof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groenhof 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Groenhof. 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 10 military records available for the last name Groenhof. For the veterans among your Groenhof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groenhof lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Groenhof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Groenhof in 1967 was 86, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groenhof 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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