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Groyson Family History

Groyson 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: Grayson, Royston, Tronson, Goodson, Greason, Rosson, Bryson, Boyson

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Where is the Groyson family from?

You can see how Groyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groyson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Groyson family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Groyson's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Groyson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groyson 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 Groyson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housemaid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Groyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groyson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Groyson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Groyson. For the veterans among your Groyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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