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Groner Family History

Groner Name Meaning

habitational name for someone from Grone (see Grone 1). unflattering name for a lecher (see Grone 3).

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


Similar surnames: Grone, Kroner, Grober, Grover, Gruner, Broner, Gronek, Gromer, Gunner

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Where is the Groner family from?

You can see how Groner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Groner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Groner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Groner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Groner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Groner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groner. 21% of Groner men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Groner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groner were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Groner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Groner. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Groner. For the veterans among your Groner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Groner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Groner in 1959 was 39, and 85 in 2004.

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