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Groeneman Family History

Groeneman 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: Groneman, Greenman, Koeneman, Breneman, Granneman, Roseman, Grosjean

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Where is the Groeneman family from?

You can see how Groeneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groeneman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Groeneman family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Groeneman's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Groeneman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groeneman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Groeneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groeneman 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Groeneman. 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 29 military records available for the last name Groeneman. For the veterans among your Groeneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groeneman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Groeneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Groeneman in 1970 was 81, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groeneman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groeneman 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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