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Grossbach Family History

Grossbach 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: Rossbach, Gronbach, Griesbach, Grossbard, Grosshans, Grosch, Rohrbach

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Where is the Grossbach family from?

You can see how Grossbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grossbach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grossbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Grossbach families living in Wisconsin. This was about 73% of all the recorded Grossbach's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Grossbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grossbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grossbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grossbach. 60% of Grossbach men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farm Labor
    40%
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Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Grossbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grossbach 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Grossbach. 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 48 military records available for the last name Grossbach. For the veterans among your Grossbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grossbach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Grossbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Grossbach in 1963 was 76, and 81 in 2003.

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