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Groscopf Family History

Groscopf 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: Groskopf, Grosskopf, Roskopf, Rosoff, Stoskopf, Grosch, Roscoe

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Where is the Groscopf family from?

You can see how Groscopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groscopf family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Groscopf families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Groscopf's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Groscopf families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Groscopf ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Groscopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groscopf 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Groscopf. 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 2 military records available for the last name Groscopf. For the veterans among your Groscopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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