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Groesbeck Name Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from Groesbeek south of Nijmegen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Reeck, Holbeck, Rosenbeck, Goldbeck, Raisbeck, Robeck, Brobeck

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Where is the Groesbeck family from?

You can see how Groesbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groesbeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Groesbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Groesbeck families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Groesbeck's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Groesbeck families in 1891.
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What did your Groesbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groesbeck. 27% of Groesbeck men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Groesbeck women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groesbeck were Clerk and Housework. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • School Teacher
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housework
    7%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Groesbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groesbeck 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 632 immigration records available for the last name Groesbeck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Groesbeck. For the veterans among your Groesbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groesbeck lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Groesbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Groesbeck in 1960 was 55, and 54 in 2004.

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