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Groath Family History

Groath 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: Groat, Groth, Roath, Groah, Rath, Roth, Grosh, Roach, Great, Troth

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Where is the Groath family from?

You can see how Groath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groath family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Groath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Groath families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Groath's in USA. New York had the highest population of Groath families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groath 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 Groath ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Groath. 100% of Groath men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Groath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Groath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groath 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Groath. 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 9 military records available for the last name Groath. For the veterans among your Groath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groath lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Groath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Groath in 1965 was 79, and 83 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groath 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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