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Groessl Family History

Groessl Name 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: Gross, Gressel, Griesel, Roessel, Gress, Graessle, Grosso, Groesser

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Where is the Groessl family from?

You can see how Groessl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groessl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Groessl families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Groessl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Groessl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groessl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groessl ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Groessl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Groessl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groessl 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Groessl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Groessl. For the veterans among your Groessl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groessl lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Groessl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Groessl in 1975 was 63, and 78 in 2000.

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