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Groskind Family History

Groskind 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: Goodkind, Gruskin, Ruskin, Gosling, Hoskin, Gronlund, Raskin, Rosing

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Where is the Groskind family from?

You can see how Groskind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groskind family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Groskind family living in Mississippi. This was about 33% of all the recorded Groskind's in USA. Mississippi and 2 other states had the highest population of Groskind families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groskind 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 Groskind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groskind. 100% of Groskind men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Groskind family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Groskind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groskind 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Groskind. 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 16 military records available for the last name Groskind. For the veterans among your Groskind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groskind lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Groskind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Groskind in 1975 was 87, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groskind

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groskind 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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