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Groeniger Family History

Groeniger 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: Groninger, Greninger, Groezinger, Roediger, Greenier, Groeger

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Where is the Groeniger family from?

You can see how Groeniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groeniger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Groeniger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Groeniger families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Groeniger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Groeniger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groeniger 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 Groeniger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleswoman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groeniger. 50% of Groeniger women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    50%
  • Press Feeder
    50%

What Groeniger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Groeniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groeniger 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Groeniger. 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 98 military records available for the last name Groeniger. For the veterans among your Groeniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groeniger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Groeniger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Groeniger in 1962 was 85, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groeniger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groeniger 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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