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Groessel Family History

Groessel 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: Gressel, Roessel, Groesser, Griesel, Ressel, Grosser, Gessel, Dressel

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Where is the Groessel family from?

You can see how Groessel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groessel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Groessel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Groessel families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Groessel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Groessel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groessel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groessel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Groessel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groessel 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Groessel. 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 17 military records available for the last name Groessel. For the veterans among your Groessel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groessel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Groessel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Groessel in 1970 was 63, and 72 in 2004.

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