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Groschke Family History

Groschke 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: Rosche, Reschke, Grosch, Kruschke, Geschke, Raschke, Grosh, Roche

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Where is the Groschke family from?

You can see how Groschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groschke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Groschke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Groschke families living in Texas. This was about 70% of all the recorded Groschke's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Groschke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groschke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groschke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groschke. 30% of Groschke men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Farming
    20%
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What Groschke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Groschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groschke 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Groschke. 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 275 military records available for the last name Groschke. For the veterans among your Groschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groschke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Groschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Groschke in 1962 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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