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Gruppe Family History

Gruppe 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: Groppe, Grupe, Ruppe, Grippe, Grupp, Guppy, Huppe, Gropp, Gropper

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Where is the Gruppe family from?

You can see how Gruppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gruppe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gruppe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Gruppe families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Gruppe's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Gruppe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gruppe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gruppe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gruppe. 50% of Gruppe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gruppe 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
    50%
  • Sculptor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Gruppe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Gruppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruppe 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Gruppe. 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 87 military records available for the last name Gruppe. For the veterans among your Gruppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruppe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gruppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gruppe in 1967 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gruppe 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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