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Grookett Family History

Grookett 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: Crockett, Brockett, Rowett, Cockett, Foskett, Gravett, Crommett

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Where is the Grookett family from?

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

What did your Grookett ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Grookett ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Grookett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grookett 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Grookett. 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 17 military records available for the last name Grookett. For the veterans among your Grookett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grookett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Grookett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grookett in 1967 was 80, and 86 in 2002.

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