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Grossmann Family History

Grossmann Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): descriptive nickname for a large man from gross ‘large’ (see Gross ) + Mann ‘man’.

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


Similar surnames: Grossman, Rossmann, Grosshans, Rosemann, Weissmann, Rosman, Grosman

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Where is the Grossmann family from?

You can see how Grossmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grossmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grossmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Grossmann family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grossmann's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Grossmann families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grossmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grossmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grossmann. 14% of Grossmann men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Grossmann women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grossmann were Proprietor and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
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What Grossmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Grossmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grossmann 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Grossmann. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Grossmann. For the veterans among your Grossmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grossmann lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Grossmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grossmann in 1950 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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