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Grosclose Family History

Grosclose 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: Groseclose, Roscoe, Grosse, Gross, Close, Briscoe, Grose, Grosser

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Where is the Grosclose family from?

You can see how Grosclose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosclose family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grosclose families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Grosclose families living in Ohio. This was about 41% of all the recorded Grosclose's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Grosclose families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grosclose 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 Grosclose ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grosclose. 40% of Grosclose men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Grosclose women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Grosclose family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Grosclose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosclose 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Grosclose. 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 33 military records available for the last name Grosclose. For the veterans among your Grosclose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosclose lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Grosclose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Grosclose in 1964 was 92, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grosclose 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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