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Grosbach Family History

Grosbach 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: Gronbach, Grosch, Griesbach, Grumbach, Gersbach, Dresbach, Rossbach

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Where is the Grosbach family from?

You can see how Grosbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grosbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Grosbach families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grosbach's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Grosbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grosbach 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 Grosbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grosbach. 100% of Grosbach 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Grosbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Grosbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosbach 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Grosbach. 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 41 military records available for the last name Grosbach. For the veterans among your Grosbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosbach lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Grosbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Grosbach in 1966 was 74, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grosbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grosbach 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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