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Groppa Family History

Groppa 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: Gropp, Groppe, Kropp, Propp, Cropp, Gropper, Tropp, Grippo, Gripp

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Where is the Groppa family from?

You can see how Groppa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groppa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Groppa family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Groppa's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Groppa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groppa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groppa ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Groppa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groppa 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Groppa. 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 13 military records available for the last name Groppa. For the veterans among your Groppa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groppa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Groppa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Groppa in 1963 was 65, and 94 in 2003.

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