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Group Family History

Group Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Grupp a variant of Gropp 1 or Krupp This surname is concentrated in PA.

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


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Where is the Group family from?

You can see how Group families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Group family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Group families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Group families living in Quebec. This was about 52% of all the recorded Group's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Group families in 1911.
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What did your Group ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Group. 100% of Group 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Group. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Group 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Group. 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 36,000 military records available for the last name Group. For the veterans among your Group ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Group lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Group life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Group in 1963 was 88, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Group 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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