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Groschwitz Family History

Groschwitz 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: Moscowitz, Schwetz, Grossheim, Grosch, Gershowitz, Moskowitz

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Groschwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groschwitz 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Groschwitz. 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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There are 149 military records available for the last name Groschwitz. For the veterans among your Groschwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groschwitz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Groschwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Groschwitz in 1969 was 28, and 82 in 2004.

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