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Groeppner Family History

Groeppner 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: Gropper, Hoeppner, Groebner, Cropper, Schoeppner, Greener, Groppe

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Where is the Groeppner family from?

You can see how Groeppner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groeppner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Groeppner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Groeppner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Groeppner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groeppner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groeppner ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Groeppner ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Groeppner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groeppner 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Groeppner. 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 9 military records available for the last name Groeppner. For the veterans among your Groeppner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groeppner lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Groeppner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Groeppner in 1970 was 77, and 88 in 2000.

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