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Grofvert Family History

Grofvert 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: Grover, Govert, Groover, Gronert, Rover, Grove, Robert, Gobert

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Where is the Grofvert family from?

You can see how Grofvert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grofvert family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grofvert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Grofvert families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Grofvert's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Grofvert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grofvert 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 Grofvert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grofvert. 100% of Grofvert men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Grofvert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Grofvert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grofvert 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Grofvert. 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 34 military records available for the last name Grofvert. For the veterans among your Grofvert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grofvert lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Grofvert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Grofvert in 1968 was 81, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grofvert 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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