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Groppe Family History

Groppe Surname Meaning

German: from a short form (Robbo) of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with (h)rod ‘fame victory’ as the first element for example Robert.

It is also a nickname for someone who somehow resembled a fish called (in the south) Groppe.

This fish is known for its big head and mouth.

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


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Where is the Groppe family from?

You can see how Groppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groppe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Groppe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Groppe families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Groppe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Groppe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groppe 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 Groppe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groppe. 34% of Groppe 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Laborer
    8%

What Groppe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Groppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groppe 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Groppe. 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 712 military records available for the last name Groppe. For the veterans among your Groppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groppe lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Groppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Groppe in 1956 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groppe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groppe 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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