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Grosmann Family History

Grosmann 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: Grossmann, Grosman, Grohmann, Rosman, Rossmann, Rosemann, Groshans

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Where is the Grosmann family from?

You can see how Grosmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grosmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Grosmann families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grosmann's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Grosmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grosmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grosmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Grosmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosmann 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Grosmann. 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 74 military records available for the last name Grosmann. For the veterans among your Grosmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosmann lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Grosmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Grosmann in 1977 was 86, and 79 in 1995.

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