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Groenor Family History

Groenor 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: Gregor, Greener, Grosvenor, Grenon, Groen, Groner, Gruener, Groenke

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Where is the Groenor family from?

You can see how Groenor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groenor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Groenor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Groenor families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Groenor's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Groenor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groenor 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 16 census records available for the last name Groenor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groenor 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 Groenor. 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 Groenor. For the veterans among your Groenor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groenor lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groenor 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groenor

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