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Groesser Family History

Groesser Surname Meaning

German (Grösser): variant of Grosser

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


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Where is the Groesser family from?

You can see how Groesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groesser family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Groesser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Groesser family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Groesser's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Groesser families in 1871.
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What did your Groesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groesser. 100% of Groesser men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Groesser women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Groesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Groesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groesser 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Groesser. 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 147 military records available for the last name Groesser. For the veterans among your Groesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groesser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Groesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Groesser in 1965 was 72, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groesser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groesser 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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