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Groshong Family History

Groshong Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Grosjean.

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


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Where is the Groshong family from?

You can see how Groshong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groshong family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Groshong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Groshong families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Groshong's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Groshong families in 1911.
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What did your Groshong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groshong. 31% of Groshong men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Groshong women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groshong were Clerk and Egg Candler.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Egg Candler
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Groshong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groshong 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Groshong. 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 687 military records available for the last name Groshong. For the veterans among your Groshong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groshong lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Groshong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Groshong in 1951 was 47, and 71 in 2004.

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