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Groye Family History

Groye 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: Grove, Grose, Grone, Grode, Groce, Grobe, Growe, Grote, Grohe, Roye

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Where is the Groye family from?

You can see how Groye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groye family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Groye families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Groye's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Groye families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groye 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 40 census records available for the last name Groye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groye 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Groye. 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 15 military records available for the last name Groye. For the veterans among your Groye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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