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Groskin Family History

Groskin 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: Gruskin, Ruskin, Hoskin, Raskin, Gosdin, Rossin, Goslin, Godkin

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Where is the Groskin family from?

You can see how Groskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groskin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Groskin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Groskin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Groskin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groskin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groskin. 25% of Groskin men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Broker
    25%
  • Junk Dealer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Groskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groskin 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Groskin. 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 48 military records available for the last name Groskin. For the veterans among your Groskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groskin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Groskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Groskin in 1963 was 85, and 87 in 2001.

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