Groeneveld Family History

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Groeneveld Name Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from any of various minor places named Groeneveld, from Middle Dutch groene ‘green’ + veld ‘pasture’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Groenewold, Greenfield, Groeneweg, Gronewold, Greenwell, Grunwald

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Groeneveld Family Origin

Where is the Groeneveld family from?

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You can see how Groeneveld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groeneveld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Groeneveld families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Groeneveld families living in Iowa. This was about 55% of all the recorded Groeneveld's in the USA. Iowa had the highest population of Groeneveld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groeneveld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Groeneveld Family Occupations

What did your Groeneveld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Groeneveld. 16% of Groeneveld men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Groeneveld women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groeneveld were Machinist and Hotel Keeper

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Farm Operator
    6%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • New Worker
    20%
  • Cook
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Hotel Keeper
    7%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Groeneveld Historical Records

What Groeneveld family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Groeneveld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groeneveld census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Groeneveld. 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 Card

There are 292 military records available for the last name Groeneveld. For the veterans among your Groeneveld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Groeneveld Life Expectancy

What is the average Groeneveld lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Groeneveld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Groeneveld in 1960 was 52, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groeneveld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groeneveld ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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