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Groskreutz Family History

Groskreutz Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Gross-Kreuz in Brandenburg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Groskreutz family from?

You can see how Groskreutz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groskreutz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Groskreutz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Groskreutz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Groskreutz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Groskreutz families in 1920.
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What did your Groskreutz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groskreutz. 59% of Groskreutz men worked as a Farmer and 47% of Groskreutz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groskreutz were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    47%
  • Housework
    31%
  • Waitress
    24%

What Groskreutz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Groskreutz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groskreutz 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Groskreutz. 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 111 military records available for the last name Groskreutz. For the veterans among your Groskreutz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groskreutz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Groskreutz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Groskreutz in 1963 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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