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Groove Family History

Groove 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: Grove, Groome, Groover, Grave, Giove, Grover, Grieve, Grose, Groppe

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Where is the Groove family from?

You can see how Groove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groove family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Groove families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Groove family living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Groove's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Groove families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groove 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 Groove ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groove. 47% of Groove men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Groove women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Groove family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Groove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groove 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Groove. 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 340 military records available for the last name Groove. For the veterans among your Groove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groove lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Groove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Groove in 1989 was 56, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groove

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groove 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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