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Groehan Family History

Groehan 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: Goeman, Grogan, Greenan, Crehan, Rohan, Croghan, Groshans, Groen

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Where is the Groehan family from?

You can see how Groehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groehan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Groehan families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Groehan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Groehan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Groehan families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Groehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groehan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Groehan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Groehan. For the veterans among your Groehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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