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Groosman Family History

Groosman 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: Goosman, Grosman, Grossman, Goodman, Crossman, Rosman, Grassman

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Where is the Groosman family from?

You can see how Groosman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groosman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Groosman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Groosman families living in Nebraska. This was about 41% of all the recorded Groosman's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Groosman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groosman 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 Groosman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groosman. 28% of Groosman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Groosman women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    28%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Groosman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Groosman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groosman 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Groosman. 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 30 military records available for the last name Groosman. For the veterans among your Groosman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groosman lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Groosman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Groosman in 1982 was 66, and 37 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groosman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groosman 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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