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Groyer Family History

Groyer 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: Grover, Goyer, Troyer, Grober, Royer, Gromer, Grayer, Groner, Dreyer

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Where is the Groyer family from?

You can see how Groyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groyer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Groyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Groyer families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Groyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Groyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groyer 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 Groyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groyer. 67% of Groyer 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
    67%
  • Milkman
    34%

What Groyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Groyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groyer 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Groyer. 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 42 military records available for the last name Groyer. For the veterans among your Groyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groyer lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1986, in the United States, Groyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Groyer in 1984 was 64, and 73 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groyer 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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