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Groenink Family History

Groenink 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: Groening, Kroening, Grosenick, Greening, Gornik, Ronning, Greenan

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Where is the Groenink family from?

You can see how Groenink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groenink family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Groenink families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Groenink's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Groenink families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groenink 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 Groenink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groenink. 100% of Groenink men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Groenink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Groenink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groenink 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Groenink. 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 Groenink. For the veterans among your Groenink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groenink lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Groenink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Groenink in 1960 was 50, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groenink

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groenink 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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