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Grohus Family History

Grohus 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: Grohs, Gross, Gros, Grothaus, Group, Rous, Rogus, Grout, Groux, Groh

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Where is the Grohus family from?

You can see how Grohus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grohus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grohus family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grohus's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Grohus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grohus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Grohus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grohus 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 immigration records available for the last name Grohus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grohus. For the veterans among your Grohus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grohus lifespan?

Average Grohus life expectancy in 1995 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grohus 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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