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Groy Family History

Groy 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: Gray, Troy, Goy, Roy, Grof, Grob, Gros, Grody, Grom, Croy

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Where is the Groy family from?

You can see how Groy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Groy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 38 Groy families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Groy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Groy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Groy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Groy. 100% of Groy 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Groy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groy 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 778 immigration records available for the last name Groy. 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 644 military records available for the last name Groy. For the veterans among your Groy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Groy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Groy in 1963 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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