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Groennert Family History

Groennert 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: Goenner, Rennert, Groebner, Gronert, Brenner, Greener, Trenner

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Where is the Groennert family from?

You can see how Groennert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groennert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Groennert families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Groennert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Groennert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groennert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groennert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groennert. 72% of Groennert 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 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Chauffeur
    29%
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Groennert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groennert 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Groennert. 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 16 military records available for the last name Groennert. For the veterans among your Groennert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groennert lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Groennert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Groennert in 1970 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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