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Grook Family History

Grook 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: Rook, Crook, Brook, Groom, Krook, Groot, Groos, Croom, Brock, Hook

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Where is the Grook family from?

You can see how Grook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grook family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grook families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Grook families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grook's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Grook families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grook 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 Grook ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grook. 100% of Grook 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%

What Grook family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Grook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grook 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Grook. 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 38 military records available for the last name Grook. For the veterans among your Grook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grook lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Grook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Grook in 1974 was 90, and 82 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grook

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grook 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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