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Grosbois Family History

Grosbois 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: Brisbois, Gross, Gadbois, Groshans, Gravois, Grosso, Gombos

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Where is the Grosbois family from?

You can see how Grosbois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosbois family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Grosbois families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Grosbois family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Grosbois's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Grosbois families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Grosbois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosbois 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Grosbois. 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 3 military records available for the last name Grosbois. For the veterans among your Grosbois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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