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Grosberg Family History

Grosberg 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: Grossberg, Rosberg, Gronberg, Froberg, Roberg, Risberg, Grober

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Where is the Grosberg family from?

You can see how Grosberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grosberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grosberg family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grosberg's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Grosberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grosberg 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 Grosberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grosberg. 60% of Grosberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    40%

What Grosberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grosberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosberg 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 808 immigration records available for the last name Grosberg. 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 160 military records available for the last name Grosberg. For the veterans among your Grosberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosberg lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Grosberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Grosberg in 1948 was 57, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grosberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grosberg 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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