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Groggs Family History

Groggs 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: Grogg, Griggs, Greggs, Gross, Boggs, Grogan, Gros, Rogge, Gragg

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Where is the Groggs family from?

You can see how Groggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groggs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Groggs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Groggs families living in Louisiana. This was about 65% of all the recorded Groggs's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Groggs families in 1880.
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What did your Groggs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groggs. 60% of Groggs men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Groggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groggs 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Groggs. 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 35 military records available for the last name Groggs. For the veterans among your Groggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groggs lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Groggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Groggs in 1966 was 71, and 3 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groggs 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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