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Grosswiler Family History

Grosswiler 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: Grosser, Rossmiller, Rossler, Rossier, Gressler, Rossiter, Grossinger

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Where is the Grosswiler family from?

You can see how Grosswiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosswiler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grosswiler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Grosswiler families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Grosswiler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Grosswiler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grosswiler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grosswiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grosswiler. 30% of Grosswiler men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Mechanic
    20%
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What Grosswiler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Grosswiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosswiler 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Grosswiler. 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 91 military records available for the last name Grosswiler. For the veterans among your Grosswiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosswiler lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Grosswiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grosswiler in 1947 was 40, and 68 in 2003.

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