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Grooss Family History

Grooss 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, Groos, Grooms, Ross, Cross, Grass, Roos, Grosh, Gruss, Bross

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Where is the Grooss family from?

You can see how Grooss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grooss family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grooss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Grooss family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grooss's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Grooss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grooss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Grooss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grooss 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Grooss. 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 35 military records available for the last name Grooss. For the veterans among your Grooss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grooss lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Grooss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Grooss in 1965 was 61, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grooss 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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