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Grohs Family History

Grohs Name Meaning

German: variant of Gross . Altered form of German Groh with the addition of excrescent -s a common feature of Americanized surnames.

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


Similar surnames: Gros, Rohs, Grohe, Gross, Groos, Vohs, Groh, Grahn, Group, Grass

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Where is the Grohs family from?

You can see how Grohs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grohs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grohs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Grohs families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Grohs's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Grohs families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grohs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grohs ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Grohs. 100% of Grohs 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grohs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grohs 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Grohs. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 776 military records available for the last name Grohs. For the veterans among your Grohs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grohs lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Grohs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grohs in 1951 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

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