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Groo Family History

Groo 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: Grof, Grob, Gros, Groom, Grom, Groh, Groot, Grow, Groos, Goo

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Where is the Groo family from?

You can see how Groo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Groo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Groo families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Groo's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Groo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groo. 100% of Groo men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Groo women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Groo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groo 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Groo. 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 541 military records available for the last name Groo. For the veterans among your Groo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groo lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Groo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Groo in 1956 was 52, and 87 in 2003.

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