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Grovenburg Family History

Grovenburg 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: Rodenburg, Greenburg, Rivenburg, Rosenburg, Kronenberg, Rosenberg

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Where is the Grovenburg family from?

You can see how Grovenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grovenburg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grovenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Grovenburg family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grovenburg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grovenburg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grovenburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grovenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grovenburg. 34% of Grovenburg men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
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What Grovenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Grovenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grovenburg 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Grovenburg. 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 57 military records available for the last name Grovenburg. For the veterans among your Grovenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grovenburg lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Grovenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grovenburg in 1949 was 53, and 88 in 2003.

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