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Groosmith Family History

Groosmith 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: Goldsmith, Shoesmith, Gronseth, Arrowsmith, Brocksmith, Arrasmith

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Where is the Groosmith family from?

You can see how Groosmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groosmith family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Groosmith families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Groosmith's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Groosmith families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Groosmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groosmith 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Groosmith. 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 Groosmith. For the veterans among your Groosmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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