Groeneweg Family History

Groeneweg Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from any of various minor places called Groeneweg, a compound of groen ‘green’ + weg ‘road, path’.

For instance, it could originate from the hamlets Groeneweg near Hoog Blokland in the province of South Holland.

Another possible source is the hamlet Groeneweg near Westbroek in the province of Utrecht.

The name reflects the characteristics of the surrounding landscape, emphasizing the greenery of the area.

This etymology showcases the connection between the name and the locations it represents.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

8K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
27	Military Records
752	Immigration Records
570	Census and Voter Lists
5K	Member Trees

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Where is the Groeneweg family from?

You can see how Groeneweg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groeneweg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Groeneweg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Groeneweg family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Groeneweg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Groeneweg families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groeneweg 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 Groeneweg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groeneweg.

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Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

46%

Farm laborer

14%

Laborer

14%

Manager

10%

What Groeneweg family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 570 census records available for the last name Groeneweg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groeneweg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 752 immigration records available for the last name Groeneweg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 27 military records available for the last name Groeneweg. For the veterans among your Groeneweg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groeneweg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Groeneweg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Groeneweg in 1966 was 58, and 86 in 2003.

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Groeneweg Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from any of various minor places called Groeneweg, a compound of groen ‘green’ + weg ‘road, path’.

For instance, it could originate from the hamlets Groeneweg near Hoog Blokland in the province of South Holland.

Another possible source is the hamlet Groeneweg near Westbroek in the province of Utrecht.

The name reflects the characteristics of the surrounding landscape, emphasizing the greenery of the area.

This etymology showcases the connection between the name and the locations it represents.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Groeneweg family from?

What did your Groeneweg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groeneweg.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

46%

Farm laborer

14%

Laborer

14%

Manager

10%

What Groeneweg family records will you find?

What is the average Groeneweg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Groeneweg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Groeneweg in 1966 was 58, and 86 in 2003.

Groeneweg Family History

Groeneweg Surname Meaning

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

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Groeneweg Surname Meaning

15,000 record(s) for Groeneweg

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Where is the Groeneweg family from?

What did your Groeneweg ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Groeneweg family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Groeneweg family history

What is the average Groeneweg lifespan?

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