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Groskopf Family History

Groskopf Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Grosskopf.

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


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Where is the Groskopf family from?

You can see how Groskopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groskopf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Groskopf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Groskopf families living in Wisconsin. This was about 41% of all the recorded Groskopf's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Groskopf families in 1880.
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What did your Groskopf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Registered Nursing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groskopf. 27% of Groskopf men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Groskopf women worked as a Registered Nursing. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groskopf were Motorman and Housework.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Motorman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Registered Nursing
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Groskopf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Groskopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groskopf 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Groskopf. 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 301 military records available for the last name Groskopf. For the veterans among your Groskopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groskopf lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Groskopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Groskopf in 1961 was 58, and 72 in 2004.

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