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Grosa Family History

Grosa Surname 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: Rosa, Gross, Grosh, Grose, Gros, Grosz, Grona, Gosa, Ross, Cross

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Where is the Grosa family from?

You can see how Grosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grosa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Grosa families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Grosa's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Grosa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grosa 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 Grosa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grosa. 30% of Grosa men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Grosa women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grosa were Salesman and Beautician.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Oyster Tonger
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    42%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Beautician
    17%

What Grosa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Grosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosa 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Grosa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 210 military records available for the last name Grosa. For the veterans among your Grosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosa lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Grosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grosa in 1973 was 87, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grosa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grosa ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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