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Grovijahn Family History

Grovijahn 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: Trojan, Grosjean, Grahn, Provan, Grogan, Govan, Grondahl, Gavigan

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Where is the Grovijahn family from?

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

What did your Grovijahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grovijahn. 100% of Grovijahn 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Grovijahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grovijahn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Grovijahn. 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 3 military records available for the last name Grovijahn. For the veterans among your Grovijahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grovijahn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Grovijahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grovijahn in 1970 was 69, and 69 in 2000.

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