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Groont Family History

Groont 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: Groot, Grant, Root, Grone, Troost, Kroon, Groom, Goon, Groat, Groen

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Where is the Groont family from?

You can see how Groont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groont family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Groont families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 8 Groont families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Groont's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Groont families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groont 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 42 census records available for the last name Groont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groont 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Groont. 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 14 military records available for the last name Groont. For the veterans among your Groont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groont lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Groont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Groont in 1969 was 82, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groont 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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