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Groet Family History

Groet 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: Groat, Groen, Grout, Groot, Groft, Grott, Green, Rout, Garret, Grant

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Where is the Groet family from?

You can see how Groet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Groet families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Groet family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Groet's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Groet families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groet 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 Groet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groet. 100% of Groet 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%

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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Groet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groet 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Groet. 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 24 military records available for the last name Groet. For the veterans among your Groet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Groet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Groet in 1966 was 59, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groet 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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