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Grosell Family History

Grosell 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: Rosell, Gesell, Goodsell, Rowell, Groll, Grose, Trowell, Rodell

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Where is the Grosell family from?

You can see how Grosell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Grosell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Grosell families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Grosell's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Grosell families in 1880.
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What did your Grosell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Grosell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosell 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Grosell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Grosell. For the veterans among your Grosell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Grosell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Grosell in 1968 was 91, and 76 in 1991.

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