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Groue Family History

Groue 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, Grose, Grone, Group, Grout, Groux, Grode, Graue, Grue, Groce

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Where is the Groue family from?

You can see how Groue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groue family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Groue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Groue families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Groue's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Groue families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groue 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 Groue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groue. 36% of Groue men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Groue women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groue were Weaver and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Weaver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Groue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Groue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groue 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Groue. 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 105 military records available for the last name Groue. For the veterans among your Groue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groue lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Groue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Groue in 1969 was 68, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groue

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groue 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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