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Grois Family History

Grois 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: Gross, Gros, Gruis, Greis, Grohs, Groos, Ross, Reis, Cross, Grass

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Where is the Grois family from?

You can see how Grois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grois family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grois families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Grois families living in Maine. This was about 63% of all the recorded Grois's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Grois families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grois 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 213 census records available for the last name Grois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grois 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Grois. 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 154 military records available for the last name Grois. For the veterans among your Grois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grois lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Grois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Grois in 1966 was 60, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grois 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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