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Grork Family History

Grork 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: Groark, Rork, Brock, York, Rock, Rook, Crook, Gross, Grosh, Arora

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Where is the Grork family from?

You can see how Grork families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grork family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grork families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Grork families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grork's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Grork families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grork 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 200 census records available for the last name Grork. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grork 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Grork. 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 9 military records available for the last name Grork. For the veterans among your Grork ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grork lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Grork life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grork in 1966 was 79, and 87 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grork 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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