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Grossklaus Family History

Grossklaus 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: Grosshans, Crossland, Groshans, Grothaus, Brockhaus, Grosskopf

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Where is the Grossklaus family from?

You can see how Grossklaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grossklaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grossklaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Grossklaus families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grossklaus's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Grossklaus families in 1880.
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What did your Grossklaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grossklaus. 56% of Grossklaus men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Grossklaus women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grossklaus were Electrician and Stenographer. .

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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
    56%
  • Baker
    23%
  • Electrician
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Grossklaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grossklaus 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Grossklaus. 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 110 military records available for the last name Grossklaus. For the veterans among your Grossklaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grossklaus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grossklaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Grossklaus in 1962 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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