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Grocke Family History

Grocke 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: Rocke, Groce, Grocki, Gocke, Cocke, Brock, Rock, Grove, Crocker

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Where is the Grocke family from?

You can see how Grocke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grocke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grocke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grocke family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grocke's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Grocke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grocke 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 Grocke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grocke. 50% of Grocke men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    50%
  • Welder
    50%

What Grocke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 791 census records available for the last name Grocke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grocke 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Grocke. 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 74 military records available for the last name Grocke. For the veterans among your Grocke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grocke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grocke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grocke in 1962 was 75, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grocke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grocke 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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