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Grossa Family History

Grossa 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: Gross, Grosso, Rossa, Grossi, Grosse, Ross, Cross, Grass, Rosa, Grosh

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Where is the Grossa family from?

You can see how Grossa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grossa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grossa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Grossa family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grossa's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Grossa families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grossa 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 Grossa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grossa. 64% of Grossa men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Grossa women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grossa were Machinist and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Handyman
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Grossa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Grossa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grossa 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Grossa. 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 121 military records available for the last name Grossa. For the veterans among your Grossa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grossa lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Grossa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grossa in 1975 was 85, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grossa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grossa 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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