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Groshans Family History

Groshans Surname Meaning

German: literally ‘big Hans’ a distinguishing name for the older or larger of two bearers of the same personal name.

Hans is a shortened form of Johannes, an equivalent of John.

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


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Where is the Groshans family from?

You can see how Groshans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groshans family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Groshans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Groshans families living in Hampshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Groshans's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Groshans families in 1891.
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What did your Groshans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groshans. 47% of Groshans men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Groshans women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Groshans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Groshans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groshans 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Groshans. 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 277 military records available for the last name Groshans. For the veterans among your Groshans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groshans lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Groshans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Groshans in 1962 was 62, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groshans 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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