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Groffman Family History

Groffman 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: Roffman, Goffman, Hoffman, Bronfman, Gofman, Koffman, Grosman

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Where is the Groffman family from?

You can see how Groffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groffman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Groffman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Groffman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Groffman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Groffman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groffman 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 Groffman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Groffman. 58% of Groffman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    58%
  • Dressmaker
    43%

What Groffman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Groffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groffman 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Groffman. 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 78 military records available for the last name Groffman. For the veterans among your Groffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groffman lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Groffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Groffman in 1942 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groffman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groffman 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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