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Groher Family History

Groher 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: Grover, Grober, Gromer, Roher, Groner, Grohe, Rover, Gower, Grove

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Where is the Groher family from?

You can see how Groher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Groher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Groher families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Groher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Groher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groher 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 Groher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bus Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groher. 31% of Groher men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Groher women worked as a Bus Girl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groher were Student and Clerk.

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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
    31%
  • Machinist
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Student
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bus Girl
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Groher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Groher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groher 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Groher. 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 229 military records available for the last name Groher. For the veterans among your Groher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groher lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Groher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Groher in 1969 was 82, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groher 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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