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Groseley Family History

Groseley 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: Grasley, Greeley, Crossley, Gressley, Moseley, Crosley, Gromley

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Where is the Groseley family from?

You can see how Groseley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groseley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Groseley family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Groseley's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Groseley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groseley 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 25 census records available for the last name Groseley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groseley 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Groseley. 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 Groseley. For the veterans among your Groseley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groseley lifespan?

Average Groseley life expectancy in 1992 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groseley 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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