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Groeschen Family History

Groeschen 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: Groeschel, Hoeschen, Boeschen, Rosche, Eschen, Grosch, Drescher

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Where is the Groeschen family from?

You can see how Groeschen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groeschen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Groeschen families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Groeschen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Groeschen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groeschen 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 Groeschen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groeschen. 100% of Groeschen men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Groeschen women worked as a Housemaid.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    100%

What Groeschen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Groeschen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groeschen 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 Groeschen. 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 62 military records available for the last name Groeschen. For the veterans among your Groeschen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groeschen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Groeschen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Groeschen in 1964 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groeschen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groeschen 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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