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Grosjean Family History

Grosjean Surname Meaning

French and Swiss French: compound name from gros ‘big large’ + the personal name Jean (French form of John); it may have been applied as a nickname to distinguish between two bearers of the same personal name denoting either the older or the larger or simply to denote an exceptionally large (or small) man. Grosjean is also used in French as a nickname for a stupid fellow. Compare Groshong.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Grosjean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosjean family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grosjean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Grosjean families living in Channel Islands. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grosjean's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 2 other counties had the highest population of Grosjean families in 1891.
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What did your Grosjean ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grosjean. 100% of Grosjean women worked as a Private Means.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grosjean. 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 565 military records available for the last name Grosjean. For the veterans among your Grosjean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosjean lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Grosjean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grosjean in 1957 was 59, and 67 in 2004.

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