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Groess Family History

Groess 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: Gross, Gress, Griess, Ross, Cross, Grass, Grosh, Kress, Gruss, Bross

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Where is the Groess family from?

You can see how Groess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groess family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Groess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Groess families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Groess's in USA. New York had the highest population of Groess families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groess 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 Groess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groess. 31% of Groess men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Janitor
    16%

What Groess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Groess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groess 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Groess. 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 26 military records available for the last name Groess. For the veterans among your Groess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groess lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Groess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Groess in 1966 was 77, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groess

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groess 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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