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Groak Family History

Groak Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Groark, Groat, Croak, Groah, Graf, Brock, Gray, Rock, Rook, Grau

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Where is the Groak family from?

You can see how Groak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Groak families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Groak families living in Michigan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Groak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Groak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groak 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 Groak ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Groak. 100% of Groak women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Groak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groak 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Groak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 170 military records available for the last name Groak. For the veterans among your Groak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groak lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Groak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Groak in 1973 was 84, and 82 in 1998.

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