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Groening Family History

Groening Surname Meaning

North German (Gröning): from Middle Low German grönink ‘yellowhammer’ (a species of bunting) perhaps a nickname for a cheerful person or a metonymic occupational name for a bird catcher.

Perhaps a nickname for an immature person from Middle Low German gröninc literally ‘greenling’.

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


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

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Groening. 79% of Groening 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
    79%
  • Labourer
    22%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Groening. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groening 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Groening. 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 418 military records available for the last name Groening. For the veterans among your Groening ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groening lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Groening life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Groening in 1963 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groening 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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