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Groffen Family History

Groffen 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: Griffen, Offen, Griffin, Draffen, Griffel, Geffen, Growden, Griffon

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Where is the Groffen family from?

You can see how Groffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groffen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Groffen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Groffen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Groffen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Groffen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groffen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groffen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Groffen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Groffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groffen 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Groffen. 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 18 military records available for the last name Groffen. For the veterans among your Groffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groffen lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Groffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Groffen in 1985 was 55, and 73 in 2002.

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