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Groceman Family History

Groceman Surname 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: Groneman, Roseman, Goeman, Rochman, Goleman, Rodeman, Brockman

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Where is the Groceman family from?

You can see how Groceman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groceman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Groceman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Groceman families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Groceman's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Groceman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groceman 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 Groceman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groceman. 34% of Groceman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Groceman women worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Manager
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

What Groceman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Groceman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groceman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Groceman. 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 129 military records available for the last name Groceman. For the veterans among your Groceman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groceman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Groceman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Groceman in 1967 was 80, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groceman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groceman 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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