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Groza Family History

Groza Surname Meaning

Romanian: from the old protective personal name Groza from Slavic groza (loaned into Romanian as groază) ‘terror fear’.

This name was in the past bestowed on a very sick child to frighten the illness or death.

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


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Where is the Groza family from?

You can see how Groza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groza family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Groza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Groza families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Groza's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Groza families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groza 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 Groza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groza. 43% of Groza men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Groza women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Baker
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Groza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Groza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groza 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Groza. 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 163 military records available for the last name Groza. For the veterans among your Groza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groza lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Groza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Groza in 1962 was 71, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groza 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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