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Groeger Family History

Groeger Surname Meaning

German (Gröger): from a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Gregorius (see Gregory) a variant of Greger.

Compare Groger. Germanized form (Gröger) of Sorbian Grogor ‘Gregory’ (see Gregor).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Groeger family from?

You can see how Groeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groeger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Groeger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Groeger families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Groeger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Groeger families in 1891.
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What did your Groeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Groeger. 100% of Groeger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Groeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groeger 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Groeger. 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 556 military records available for the last name Groeger. For the veterans among your Groeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groeger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Groeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Groeger in 1961 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groeger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groeger 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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