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Grosby Family History

Grosby 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: Crosby, Grisby, Goosby, Gross, Grosh, Mosby, Grose, Grob, Gros, Grody

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Where is the Grosby family from?

You can see how Grosby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grosby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Grosby family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grosby's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Grosby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grosby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grosby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grosby. 39% of Grosby men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Grosby women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grosby were Clerk and New Worker. .

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
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Census Records

There are 999 census records available for the last name Grosby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosby 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Grosby. 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 214 military records available for the last name Grosby. For the veterans among your Grosby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosby lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grosby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Grosby in 1962 was 89, and 93 in 2004.

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