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Groshek Family History

Groshek Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish and Jewish Groszek or of its Czech cognate Grošek.

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


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Where is the Groshek family from?

You can see how Groshek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groshek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Groshek families living in Wisconsin. This was about 40% of all the recorded Groshek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Groshek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groshek 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 Groshek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groshek. 45% of Groshek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Groshek women worked as a Maid.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Furnisher Polisher
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Groshek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Groshek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groshek 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Groshek. 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 214 military records available for the last name Groshek. For the veterans among your Groshek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groshek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Groshek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Groshek in 1958 was 61, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groshek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groshek 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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