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Groning Family History

Groning Surname 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: Froning, Groening, Graning, Ronning, Arning, Going, Kraning, Goring

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Where is the Groning family from?

You can see how Groning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groning family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Groning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Groning families living in Manitoba. This was about 88% of all the recorded Groning's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Groning families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groning 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 Groning ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Groning. 100% of Groning 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Groning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 837 census records available for the last name Groning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groning 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 938 immigration records available for the last name Groning. 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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Draft Cards

There are 689 military records available for the last name Groning. For the veterans among your Groning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groning lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Groning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Groning in 1963 was 85, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groning

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groning ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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