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Groody Family History

Groody 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: Goody, Grody, Good, Moody, Broady, Brody, Gowdy, Groom, Grady, Woody

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Where is the Groody family from?

You can see how Groody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groody family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Groody families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Groody families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Groody's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Groody families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groody 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 Groody ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Groody. 100% of Groody women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Groody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groody 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Groody. 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 175 military records available for the last name Groody. For the veterans among your Groody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groody lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Groody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Groody in 1956 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groody

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groody 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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