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Groschel Family History

Groschel 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: Kroschel, Groeschel, Rosche, Grosch, Druschel, Roscher, Urschel

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Where is the Groschel family from?

You can see how Groschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groschel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Groschel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Groschel families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Groschel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Groschel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groschel 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 Groschel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groschel. 100% of Groschel men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Groschel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Groschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groschel 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Groschel. 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 815 military records available for the last name Groschel. For the veterans among your Groschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groschel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Groschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Groschel in 1968 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groschel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groschel 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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