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Groos Family History

Groos Surname Meaning

German Dutch and English (of Norman origin): variant of Gross.

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


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Where is the Groos family from?

You can see how Groos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groos family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Groos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Groos families living in Alberta. This was about 45% of all the recorded Groos's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Groos families in 1911.
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What did your Groos ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Groos. 100% of Groos men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Groos women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Groos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groos 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Groos. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Groos. For the veterans among your Groos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groos lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Groos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Groos in 1962 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groos 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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