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Grostick Family History

Grostick 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: Grasmick, Kostick, Grosenick, Goswick, Bostick, Rasnick, Rosich

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Where is the Grostick family from?

You can see how Grostick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grostick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Grostick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Grostick families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Grostick's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grostick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grostick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grostick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grostick. 100% of Grostick men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Grostick women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Grostick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grostick 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Grostick. 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 116 military records available for the last name Grostick. For the veterans among your Grostick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grostick lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Grostick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grostick in 1960 was 64, and 72 in 2003.

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