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Grohe Name Meaning

German: variant of Groh .

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


Similar surnames: Grohs, Groce, Grothe, Growe, Grote, Grone, Brohl, Rohe, Grode, Grove

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Where is the Grohe family from?

You can see how Grohe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grohe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grohe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Grohe family living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grohe's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Grohe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grohe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grohe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grohe. 36% of Grohe men worked as a Clerk and 25% of Grohe women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grohe were Plumber and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Clerk
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Plumber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Sales Lady
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grohe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grohe 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Grohe. 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 Grohe. For the veterans among your Grohe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grohe lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Grohe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Grohe in 1956 was 44, and 81 in 2003.

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