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Groise Family History

Groise 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: Grose, Grise, Troise, Grosse, Rose, Grime, Gross, Grosh, Grove, Grine

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Where is the Groise family from?

You can see how Groise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groise family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Groise family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Groise's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Groise families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groise surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hairdresser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groise. 100% of Groise men worked as a Hairdresser. .

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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

  • Hairdresser
    100%
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Groise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groise 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Groise. 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 7 military records available for the last name Groise. For the veterans among your Groise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groise lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Groise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Groise in 1965 was 77, and 78 in 1993.

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