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Gruppen Family History

Gruppen 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: Gruen, Gruben, Gropper, Groppe, Crupper, Gruden, Grupe, Ruppe, Grippe

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Where is the Gruppen family from?

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

What did your Gruppen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gruppen. 67% of Gruppen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Gruppen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gruppen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gruppen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gruppen. For the veterans among your Gruppen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gruppen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gruppen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gruppen in 1966 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

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