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Gropf Family History

Gropf 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: Grof, Gropp, Kropf, Groff, Tropf, Graf, Gross, Grosh, Rolf, Grove

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Where is the Gropf family from?

You can see how Gropf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gropf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gropf families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gropf family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gropf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gropf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gropf 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 69 census records available for the last name Gropf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gropf 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 Gropf. 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 Gropf. For the veterans among your Gropf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gropf lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Gropf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gropf in 1972 was 69, and 85 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gropf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gropf 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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