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Grohgans Family History

Grohgans 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, Groshans, Goggans, Grohmann, Grohman, Gohman, Frohman

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Where is the Grohgans family from?

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

What did your Grohgans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grohgans. 100% of Grohgans men worked as a Baker. .

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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

  • Baker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Grohgans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grohgans 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Grohgans. 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 Grohgans. For the veterans among your Grohgans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grohgans lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Grohgans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grohgans in 1982 was 72, and 90 in 1999.

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