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Groscup Family History

Groscup 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: Grosch, Group, Gross, Grosh, Troup, Frosch, Gropp, Grose, Grosser

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Where is the Groscup family from?

You can see how Groscup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groscup family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Groscup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Groscup families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Groscup's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Groscup families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groscup 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 Groscup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groscup. 60% of Groscup men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Groscup women worked as a Packer.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Manager
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Groscup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 638 census records available for the last name Groscup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groscup 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Groscup. 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 174 military records available for the last name Groscup. For the veterans among your Groscup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groscup lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Groscup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Groscup in 1955 was 50, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groscup 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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