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Grupe Family History

Grupe Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name for someone living near a water channel from Middle Low German grüppe ‘ditch channel’.

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


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Where is the Grupe family from?

You can see how Grupe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grupe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grupe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Grupe families living in New Brunswick. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grupe's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Grupe families in 1911.
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What did your Grupe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Optician was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Grupe. 100% of Grupe men worked as an Optician.

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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

  • Optician
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Grupe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grupe 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 911 immigration records available for the last name Grupe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grupe. For the veterans among your Grupe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grupe lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Grupe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Grupe in 1955 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grupe 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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