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Grokett Family History

Grokett 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: Rowett, Crockett, Brockett, Gravett, Rosett, Goett, Grott, Gronert

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Where is the Grokett family from?

You can see how Grokett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grokett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grokett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Grokett families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Grokett's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Grokett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grokett 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 279 census records available for the last name Grokett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grokett 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Grokett. 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 63 military records available for the last name Grokett. For the veterans among your Grokett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grokett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grokett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Grokett in 1963 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grokett 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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