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Groeschel Name Meaning

German (Gröschel): from a diminutive of Grosch .

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


Similar surnames: Kroschel, Grosch, Roethel, Griesel, Roesel, Roessel, Hoeschen

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Where is the Groeschel family from?

You can see how Groeschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groeschel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Groeschel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Groeschel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 46% of all the recorded Groeschel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Groeschel families in 1880.
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What did your Groeschel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groeschel. 32% of Groeschel men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Groeschel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groeschel were Salesman and Servant. .

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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
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Servant
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Groeschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groeschel 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Groeschel. 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 451 military records available for the last name Groeschel. For the veterans among your Groeschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groeschel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Groeschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Groeschel in 1953 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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