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Groggett Family History

Groggett 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: Doggett, Froggatt, Rowett, Liggett, Bridgett, Grogg, Crockett

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Where is the Groggett family from?

You can see how Groggett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groggett family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Groggett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Groggett family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Groggett's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Groggett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groggett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Groggett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groggett 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Groggett. 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 40 military records available for the last name Groggett. For the veterans among your Groggett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groggett lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Groggett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Groggett in 1986 was 82, and 91 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groggett 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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