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Groffert Family History

Groffert 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: Hoffert, Proffer, Roffers, Geffert, Gronert, Robert, Grover, Gobert

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Where is the Groffert family from?

You can see how Groffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groffert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Groffert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Groffert family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Groffert's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Groffert families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Groffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groffert 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Groffert. 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 6 military records available for the last name Groffert. For the veterans among your Groffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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