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Grosjean Name Meaning

French and Swiss French: compound name from gros ‘big large’ + the personal name Jean (French form of John ); it may have been applied as a nickname to distinguish between two bearers of the same personal name denoting either the older or the larger or simply to denote an exceptionally large (or small) man. Grosjean is also used in French as a nickname for a stupid fellow. Compare Groshong .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Grandjean, Grosshans, Grosser, Groshans, Grossen, Trojan, Grose

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Where is the Grosjean family from?

You can see how Grosjean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosjean family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grosjean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Grosjean families living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grosjean's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Grosjean families in 1840.
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What did your Grosjean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grosjean. 29% of Grosjean men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Grosjean women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grosjean were Machinist and Saleslady. .

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grosjean. 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 565 military records available for the last name Grosjean. For the veterans among your Grosjean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosjean lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Grosjean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grosjean in 1957 was 59, and 67 in 2004.

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