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Groker Family History

Groker 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: Roker, Grover, Grober, Gromer, Groner, Broker, Croker, Rover, Gower

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Where is the Groker family from?

You can see how Groker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Groker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Groker family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Groker's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Groker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groker 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 62 census records available for the last name Groker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groker 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Groker. 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 16 military records available for the last name Groker. For the veterans among your Groker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groker 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groker

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