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Groover Family History

Groover Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gruber.

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


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Where is the Groover family from?

You can see how Groover families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groover family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Groover families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Groover families living in Alberta. This was about 58% of all the recorded Groover's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Groover families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groover 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 Groover ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groover. 21% of Groover men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Groover women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groover were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Saleslady
    9%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Groover family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Groover. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groover 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Groover. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Groover. For the veterans among your Groover ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groover lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Groover life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Groover in 1945 was 48, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groover

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groover 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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