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Groniger Family History

Groniger 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: Groninger, Granger, Granier, Greninger, Doniger, Groner, Kroninger

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Where is the Groniger family from?

You can see how Groniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groniger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Groniger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Groniger family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Groniger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Groniger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groniger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groniger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Groniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groniger 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Groniger. 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 28 military records available for the last name Groniger. For the veterans among your Groniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groniger lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Groniger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Groniger in 1973 was 79, and 36 in 2004.

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