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Grossner Family History

Grossner 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: Rossner, Grosser, Glossner, Grasser, Rosner, Gassner, Crosser

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Where is the Grossner family from?

You can see how Grossner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grossner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grossner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Grossner families living in Missouri. This was about 31% of all the recorded Grossner's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Grossner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grossner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grossner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grossner. 38% of Grossner 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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 915 census records available for the last name Grossner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grossner 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Grossner. 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 221 military records available for the last name Grossner. For the veterans among your Grossner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grossner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grossner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Grossner in 1963 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

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