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Groshean Family History

Groshean 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: Grosjean, Groshans, Goshen, Grossen, Grosman, Grossman, Groshek

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Where is the Groshean family from?

You can see how Groshean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groshean family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Groshean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Groshean families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Groshean's in USA. New York had the highest population of Groshean families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Groshean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groshean 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Groshean. 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 military records available for the last name Groshean. For the veterans among your Groshean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groshean lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1972, in the United States, Groshean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Groshean in 1970 was 92, and 69 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groshean 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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