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Groon Family History

Groon 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: Kroon, Groom, Goon, Groen, Groton, Groot, Groos, Roon, Gordon, Green

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Where is the Groon family from?

You can see how Groon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Groon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Groon families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Groon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Groon families in 1891.
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What did your Groon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Groon. 100% of Groon men worked as a Joiner and 60% of Groon 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Service
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Groon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groon 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Groon. 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 264 military records available for the last name Groon. For the veterans among your Groon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Groon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Groon in 1969 was 76, and 90 in 2004.

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