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Groschen Family History

Groschen 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: Rosche, Grosch, Boschen, Goshen, Roscher, Grossen, Groshek, Graichen

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Where is the Groschen family from?

You can see how Groschen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groschen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Groschen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Groschen families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Groschen's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Groschen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groschen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groschen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Groschen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groschen 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 Groschen. 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 34 military records available for the last name Groschen. For the veterans among your Groschen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groschen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Groschen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Groschen in 1958 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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