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Groscost Family History

Groscost 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: Gross, Prescott, Provost, Troost, Moscoso, Groseclose, Grosch

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Where is the Groscost family from?

You can see how Groscost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groscost family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Groscost families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Groscost families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Groscost's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Groscost families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groscost surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groscost ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groscost. 54% of Groscost men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farm Hand
    16%
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Census Records

There are 830 census records available for the last name Groscost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groscost 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Groscost. 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 197 military records available for the last name Groscost. For the veterans among your Groscost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groscost lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Groscost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Groscost in 1957 was 58, and 83 in 2004.

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