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Groark Family History

Groark Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Ruaire a patronymic from a personal name derived from Norse Hrothrekr (see Roderick).

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


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Where is the Groark family from?

You can see how Groark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groark family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Groark families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Groark families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Groark's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Groark families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groark 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 Groark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groark. 22% of Groark men worked as a Clerk and 20% of Groark women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groark were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Policeman
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Cashier
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Groark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groark 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Groark. 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 308 military records available for the last name Groark. For the veterans among your Groark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groark lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Groark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Groark in 1945 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groark 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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