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Groundner Family History

Groundner 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: Grunder, Gunner, Grinder, Pounder, Groninger, Graupner, Brunner

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Where is the Groundner family from?

You can see how Groundner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groundner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Groundner families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Groundner family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Groundner's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Groundner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groundner 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 21 census records available for the last name Groundner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groundner 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Groundner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Groundner. For the veterans among your Groundner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groundner lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Groundner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Groundner in 1976 was 86, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groundner 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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