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Grohnke Family History

Grohnke 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: Groenke, Grone, Greinke, Graunke, Ruhnke, Kohnke, Grunke, Gohlke

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Where is the Grohnke family from?

You can see how Grohnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grohnke family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Grohnke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Grohnke family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grohnke's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Grohnke families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grohnke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grohnke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grohnke. 43% of Grohnke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Grohnke women worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Shipping Clerk
    29%
  • Mechanic
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Grohnke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Grohnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grohnke 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Grohnke. 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 101 military records available for the last name Grohnke. For the veterans among your Grohnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grohnke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Grohnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grohnke in 1964 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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