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Groske Family History

Groske 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: Grose, Roske, Proske, Grosse, Rose, Gross, Grosh, Grove, Droste

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Where is the Groske family from?

You can see how Groske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groske family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Groske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Groske family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Groske's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Groske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groske 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 69 census records available for the last name Groske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groske 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Groske. 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 13 military records available for the last name Groske. For the veterans among your Groske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groske lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Groske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Groske in 1966 was 73, and 77 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groske 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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