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Groser Family History

Groser Surname Meaning

from Middle English grocer groser ‘wholesale dealer grocer’ (Old French grossier).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Groser family from?

You can see how Groser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Groser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Groser families living in Devon. This was about 47% of all the recorded Groser's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Groser families in 1891.
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What did your Groser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Groser. 100% of Groser men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 82% of Groser women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Shirt Machinist
    10%
  • Shop Assistant
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Groser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groser 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Groser. 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 184 military records available for the last name Groser. For the veterans among your Groser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groser lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Groser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Groser in 1967 was 77, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groser 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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