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Grofer Family History

Grofer 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: Grover, Grober, Gromer, Groner, Rover, Gower, Grove, Roder, Kroner

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Where is the Grofer family from?

You can see how Grofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Grofer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Grofer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Grofer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grofer 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 72 census records available for the last name Grofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grofer 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Grofer. 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 19 military records available for the last name Grofer. For the veterans among your Grofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grofer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Grofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grofer in 1970 was 64, and 100 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grofer 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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