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Gronen Family History

Gronen 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: Grone, Groven, Ronen, Groen, Dronen, Groner, Gronek, Groden, Cronen

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Where is the Gronen family from?

You can see how Gronen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gronen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gronen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Gronen families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gronen's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gronen families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gronen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gronen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gronen. 100% of Gronen 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
    100%

What Gronen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Gronen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gronen 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Gronen. 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 357 military records available for the last name Gronen. For the veterans among your Gronen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gronen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Gronen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gronen in 1961 was 59, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gronen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gronen 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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