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Groshan Family History

Groshan 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: Groshans, Grosman, Grosh, Rosman, Grosjean, Grogan, Grosshans, Rohan

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Where is the Groshan family from?

You can see how Groshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groshan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Groshan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Groshan families living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Groshan's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Groshan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groshan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groshan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Groshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groshan 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Groshan. 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 41 military records available for the last name Groshan. For the veterans among your Groshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groshan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Groshan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Groshan in 1970 was 89, and 87 in 2002.

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