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Groor Family History

Groor 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: Groom, Gloor, Groot, Groos, Croom, Rook, Prior, Roos, Crook, Gross

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Where is the Groor family from?

You can see how Groor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groor family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Groor families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Groor's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Groor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Groor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groor 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Groor. 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 11 military records available for the last name Groor. For the veterans among your Groor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groor lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groor 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groor

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