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Groose Family History

Groose Name 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, Roose, Groome, Groos, Grosse, Rose, Roos, Gross, Grosh, Grove

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Where is the Groose family from?

You can see how Groose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groose family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Groose families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Groose families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Groose's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Groose families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groose 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 Groose ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groose. 45% of Groose men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Groose women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groose were Farm Laborer and Housewife. .

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Janitor
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Typist
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Groose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groose 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Groose. 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 122 military records available for the last name Groose. For the veterans among your Groose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groose lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Groose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Groose in 1963 was 82, and 71 in 2003.

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