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Grockett Family History

Grockett 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: Crockett, Brockett, Cockett, Stockett, Brackett, Prickett, Hockett

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Where is the Grockett family from?

You can see how Grockett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grockett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grockett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Grockett families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grockett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grockett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Grockett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grockett 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Grockett. 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 40 military records available for the last name Grockett. For the veterans among your Grockett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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