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Groghan Family History

Groghan 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: Grogan, Croghan, Geoghan, Rohan, Gogan, Groshans, Drohan, Brogan

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Where is the Groghan family from?

You can see how Groghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groghan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Groghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Groghan family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Groghan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Groghan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groghan 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 Groghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groghan. 100% of Groghan men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Groghan women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Groghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Groghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groghan 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Groghan. 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 159 military records available for the last name Groghan. For the veterans among your Groghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groghan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Groghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Groghan in 1966 was 75, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groghan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groghan 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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