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Groffel Family History

Groffel Name 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: Griffel, Riffel, Raffel, Koffel, Griffes, Proffer, Stoffel, Graffeo

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Where is the Groffel family from?

You can see how Groffel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groffel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Groffel families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Groffel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Groffel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groffel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groffel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groffel. 34% of Groffel men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Groffel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groffel 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Groffel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Groffel. For the veterans among your Groffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groffel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Groffel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Groffel in 1965 was 88, and 81 in 1998.

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