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Groffey Family History

Groffey 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: Griffey, Coffey, Griffel, Growney, Riffey, Griffes, Gaffey, Proffer

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Where is the Groffey family from?

You can see how Groffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groffey family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Groffey families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Groffey's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Groffey families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Groffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groffey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Groffey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Groffey. For the veterans among your Groffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groffey lifespan?

Average Groffey life expectancy in 1973 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groffey 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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