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Groene Family History

Groene Surname Meaning

North German (Gröne): variant of Grün (see Gruen). Compare Grone. Dutch: variant of Groen.

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


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Where is the Groene family from?

You can see how Groene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groene family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Groene families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Groene families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Groene's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Groene families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groene 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 Groene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groene. 32% of Groene men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Groene women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groene were Painter and Clerk.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    22%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Groene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Groene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groene 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Groene. 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 528 military records available for the last name Groene. For the veterans among your Groene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groene lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Groene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Groene in 1951 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groene 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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