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Groshon Family History

Groshon 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: Roshon, Groshong, Grosh, Rosson, Roston, Goshorn, Gershon, Groshans

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Where is the Groshon family from?

You can see how Groshon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groshon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Groshon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Groshon families living in Northumberland. This was about 43% of all the recorded Groshon's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Groshon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groshon 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 Groshon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groshon. 34% of Groshon men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Grocery
    17%

What Groshon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Groshon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groshon 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Groshon. 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 286 military records available for the last name Groshon. For the veterans among your Groshon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groshon lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Groshon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Groshon in 1956 was 55, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groshon 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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