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Groogan Family History

Groogan 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: Grogan, Gogan, Coogan, Brogan, Rogan, Goonan, Grosman, Grobman

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Where is the Groogan family from?

You can see how Groogan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groogan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Groogan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Groogan families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Groogan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Groogan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groogan 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 373 census records available for the last name Groogan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groogan 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Groogan. 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 95 military records available for the last name Groogan. For the veterans among your Groogan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groogan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Groogan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Groogan in 1965 was 75, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groogan 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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