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Groger Family History

Groger Name Meaning

German (Gröger): from a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Gregorius (see Gregory ) a variant of Greger . Compare Groeger . Germanized form (also Gröger) of Sorbian Grogor ‘Gregory’ (see Gregor ).

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


Similar surnames: Roger, Grover, Grober, Gromer, Groner, Greger, Kroger, Groeger, Rover

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Where is the Groger family from?

You can see how Groger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Groger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Groger families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Groger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Groger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groger. 25% of Groger men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Groger women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groger were Contractor and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Contractor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Groger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groger 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 972 immigration records available for the last name Groger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Groger. For the veterans among your Groger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Groger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Groger in 1962 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

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