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Groseclose Family History

Groseclose Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Grossklos (Gross Klaus ‘big Klaus’) probably a distinguishing nickname for the larger (or older) of two bearers of the personal name Klaus in the same family.

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


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Where is the Groseclose family from?

You can see how Groseclose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groseclose family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Groseclose families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Groseclose families living in Virginia. This was about 82% of all the recorded Groseclose's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Groseclose families in 1840.
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What did your Groseclose ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groseclose. 37% of Groseclose men worked as a Farmer and 41% of Groseclose women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groseclose were Salesman and School Teacher.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    41%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • School Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Groseclose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groseclose 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Groseclose. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Groseclose. For the veterans among your Groseclose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groseclose lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Groseclose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Groseclose in 1953 was 64, and 68 in 2004.

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