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Grosko Family History

Grosko 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: Grosso, Rosko, Gresko, Gross, Grosh, Bosko, Grose, Gros, Kosko

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Where is the Grosko family from?

You can see how Grosko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Grosko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Grosko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Grosko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grosko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grosko 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 Grosko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grosko. 60% of Grosko men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Grosko women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grosko were New Worker and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Helper
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Grosko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Grosko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosko 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Grosko. 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 80 military records available for the last name Grosko. For the veterans among your Grosko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosko lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Grosko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grosko in 1966 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grosko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grosko 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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