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Groken Family History

Groken 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: Groven, Groen, Groden, Green, Grove, Roker, Broten, Gruen, Gren

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Where is the Groken family from?

You can see how Groken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Groken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Groken families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Groken's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Groken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groken 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 69 census records available for the last name Groken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groken 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Groken. 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 27 military records available for the last name Groken. For the veterans among your Groken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groken 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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