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Groffner Family History

Groffner 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: Hoffner, Reffner, Offner, Gaffner, Geffner, Proffer, Groner, Shoffner

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Where is the Groffner family from?

You can see how Groffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groffner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Groffner family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Groffner's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Groffner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groffner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groffner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Groffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groffner 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Groffner. 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 3 military records available for the last name Groffner. For the veterans among your Groffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groffner lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2000, in the United States, Groffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Groffner in 1995 was 81, and 65 in 2000.

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