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Groset Family History

Groset 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: Grose, Rose, Gross, Grosh, Grove, Trost, Roser, Grumet, Prost, Grover

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Where is the Groset family from?

You can see how Groset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groset family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Groset families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Groset families living in Fife. This was about 46% of all the recorded Groset's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Groset families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groset surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Groset ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groset. 100% of Groset 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
    100%

What Groset family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Groset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groset 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Groset. 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 15 military records available for the last name Groset. For the veterans among your Groset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groset lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Groset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Groset in 1976 was 91, and 39 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groset

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groset 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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