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Groeschner Family History

Groeschner Surname 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: Groeschel, Drescher, Loescher, Rechner, Goehner, Reichner, Roscher

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Where is the Groeschner family from?

You can see how Groeschner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groeschner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Groeschner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Groeschner family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Groeschner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Groeschner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groeschner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Groeschner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groeschner 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Groeschner. 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 53 military records available for the last name Groeschner. For the veterans among your Groeschner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groeschner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Groeschner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Groeschner in 1958 was 46, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groeschner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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