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Groenke Family History

Groenke Surname Meaning

North German (Grönke): diminutive of Grön (see Groen and Gruen).

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


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Where is the Groenke family from?

You can see how Groenke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groenke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Groenke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Groenke families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Groenke's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Groenke families in 1891.
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What did your Groenke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groenke. 24% of Groenke men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Janitor
    10%

What Groenke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 902 census records available for the last name Groenke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groenke 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Groenke. 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 230 military records available for the last name Groenke. For the veterans among your Groenke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groenke lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Groenke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Groenke in 1957 was 57, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groenke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groenke 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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