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Grohn Family History

Grohn 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: Grahn, Rohn, Krohn, Groen, Groh, Frohn, Gohn, Grohs, Gruhn, Crohn

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Where is the Grohn family from?

You can see how Grohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grohn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Grohn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grohn family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grohn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grohn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grohn 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 Grohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grohn. 31% of Grohn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Grohn women worked as a 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%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Grohn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grohn 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 414 immigration records available for the last name Grohn. 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 366 military records available for the last name Grohn. For the veterans among your Grohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grohn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Grohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Grohn in 1962 was 77, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grohn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grohn 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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