Groft Family History

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Groft Name Meaning

English: of uncertain origin; perhaps an altered form of Croft.

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


Similar surnames: Croft, Grist, Grohs, Trout, Kroft, Grout, Groff, Craft, Looft, Proft

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Groft Family Origin

Where is the Groft family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Groft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groft family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Groft families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Groft families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Groft's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Groft families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Groft Family Occupations

    What did your Groft ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Groft family was Carpenter. The most common Groft occupation in the USA was Farmer. 36% of Groft's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Farming were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Groft.

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    • Farmer

      36%

    • Laborer

      20%

    • Farming

      10%

    • Carpenter

      4%

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

    Groft Historical Records

    What Groft family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Groft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groft 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Groft. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Groft. For the veterans among your Groft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Groft Life Expectancy

    What is the average Groft lifespan?

    Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Groft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Groft in 1958 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groft

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groft 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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