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Groton Family History

Groton Surname Meaning

Possibly English a habitational name from any of various places in Suffolk probably named in Old English as ‘sandy or gravelly stream’.

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


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Where is the Groton family from?

You can see how Groton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Groton families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Groton families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Groton's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Groton families in 1911.
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What did your Groton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groton. 34% of Groton men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Groton women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groton were Clerk and Clerk.

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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%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Wpa
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • File Clerk
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Groton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groton 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Groton. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Groton. For the veterans among your Groton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Groton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Groton in 1964 was 75, and 71 in 2004.

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