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Groham Family History

Groham 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: Graham, Grogan, Braham, Rohan, Groom, Gram, Gresham, Gorham, Grisham

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Where is the Groham family from?

You can see how Groham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Groham families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Groham family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Groham's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Groham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groham 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 Groham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Groham. 100% of Groham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Groham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groham 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Groham. 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 180 military records available for the last name Groham. For the veterans among your Groham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groham lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Groham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Groham in 1965 was 46, and 63 in 1994.

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