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Groer Family History

Groer 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: Grover, Grober, Broer, Gromer, Groen, Groner, Grier, Greer, Green

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Where is the Groer family from?

You can see how Groer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Groer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Groer family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Groer's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Groer families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groer 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 Groer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Fancy Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groer. 50% of Groer men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Groer women worked as a Fancy Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groer were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fancy Stitcher
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Inspector
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

What Groer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 634 census records available for the last name Groer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groer 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Groer. 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 184 military records available for the last name Groer. For the veterans among your Groer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Groer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Groer in 1970 was 68, and 99 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groer 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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