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Grogin Family History

Grogin 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: Grogan, Rogin, Grodin, Grogg, Rolin, Robin, Golin, Gobin, Godin

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Where is the Grogin family from?

You can see how Grogin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grogin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grogin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Grogin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Grogin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Grogin families in 1891.
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What did your Grogin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Artist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grogin. 50% of Grogin men worked as an Artist. .

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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

  • Artist
    50%
  • Mechanic
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grogin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grogin 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Grogin. 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 71 military records available for the last name Grogin. For the veterans among your Grogin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grogin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Grogin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grogin in 1962 was 63, and 75 in 2003.

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