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Grosheim Family History

Grosheim 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: Grossheim, Groshek, Grosh, Grosjean, Opheim, Grose, Grosser, Borsheim

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Where is the Grosheim family from?

You can see how Grosheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grosheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Grosheim families living in Kentucky. This was about 60% of all the recorded Grosheim's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Grosheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grosheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grosheim ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Grosheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosheim 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Grosheim. 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 104 military records available for the last name Grosheim. For the veterans among your Grosheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosheim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grosheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grosheim in 1963 was 40, and 79 in 2004.

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