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Grosvent Family History

Grosvent 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: Grosvenor, Groven, Grossen, Grove, Grosjean, Gresens, Graven, Grover

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Where is the Grosvent family from?

You can see how Grosvent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosvent family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grosvent families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Grosvent families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Grosvent's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Grosvent families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grosvent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grosvent ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Grosvent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosvent 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Grosvent. 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 10 military records available for the last name Grosvent. For the veterans among your Grosvent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosvent lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Grosvent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grosvent in 1975 was 84, and 43 in 2002.

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