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Groen Family History

Groen Surname Meaning

Dutch: nickname for someone who habitually dressed in green from Middle Dutch groen ‘green’.

North German (Grön): variant of Grün (see Gruen).

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


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Where is the Groen family from?

You can see how Groen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Groen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Groen families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Groen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Groen families in 1891.
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What did your Groen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Groen. 100% of Groen 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Groen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groen 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Groen. 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 729 military records available for the last name Groen. For the veterans among your Groen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Groen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Groen in 1960 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groen 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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