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Groper Family History

Groper 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: Grover, Roper, Grober, Gropper, Gromer, Graper, Groner, Proper

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Where is the Groper family from?

You can see how Groper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groper family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Groper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Groper families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Groper's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Groper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groper 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 Groper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groper. 100% of Groper men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Groper women worked as a House Maid.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Maid
    100%

What Groper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Groper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groper 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Groper. 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 101 military records available for the last name Groper. For the veterans among your Groper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groper lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Groper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Groper in 1966 was 63, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groper 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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