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Grofey Family History

Grofey 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: Grove, Grover, Grof, Grober, Trokey, Grose, Graney, Grone, Grody

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Where is the Grofey family from?

You can see how Grofey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grofey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Grofey family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grofey's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Grofey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Grofey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grofey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Grofey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grofey. For the veterans among your Grofey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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