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Groeninger Family History

Groeninger Surname Meaning

German (Gröninger): see Groninger.

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


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Where is the Groeninger family from?

You can see how Groeninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groeninger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Groeninger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Groeninger families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Groeninger's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Groeninger families in 1891.
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What did your Groeninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groeninger. 60% of Groeninger men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Groeninger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Groeninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groeninger 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Groeninger. 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 150 military records available for the last name Groeninger. For the veterans among your Groeninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groeninger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Groeninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Groeninger in 1958 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groeninger 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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