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Groenier Family History

Groenier 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: Greenier, Grenier, Greener, Granier, Groening, Frenier, Goenner

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Where is the Groenier family from?

You can see how Groenier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groenier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Groenier families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Groenier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Groenier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groenier 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 99 census records available for the last name Groenier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groenier 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Groenier. 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 15 military records available for the last name Groenier. For the veterans among your Groenier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groenier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Groenier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Groenier in 1963 was 84, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groenier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groenier 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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