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Groffat Family History

Groffat 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: Graffam, Groat, Groff, Groft, Moffat, Proffit, Granat, Griffo

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Where is the Groffat family from?

You can see how Groffat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groffat family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Groffat families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Groffat families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Groffat's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Groffat families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Groffat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groffat 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Groffat. 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 Groffat. For the veterans among your Groffat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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