This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Grones family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Grones Family History

Grones 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: Grone, Rones, Groner, Gronek, Krones, Groves, Gross, Rodes, Grove

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Grones family from?

You can see how Grones families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grones family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grones families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Grones families living in Manitoba. This was about 35% of all the recorded Grones's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Grones families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grones surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Grones ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Grones. 72% of Grones men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Grones | Data not to scale

*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
    72%
  • Fathas
    29%

What Grones family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Grones. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grones census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Grones

Passenger Lists

There are 631 immigration records available for the last name Grones. 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.

View all Grones immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 184 military records available for the last name Grones. For the veterans among your Grones ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Grones military records

You've only scratched the surface of Grones family history

Discover More

What is the average Grones lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Grones life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Grones in 1966 was 75, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grones

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grones 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Grones family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial