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Grossby Family History

Grossby 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, Crosby, Grosser, Grodsky, Rossey, Grossen, Grosso, Grisby

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Where is the Grossby family from?

You can see how Grossby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grossby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Grossby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Grossby families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Grossby's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grossby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grossby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Grossby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grossby 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Grossby. 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 Grossby. For the veterans among your Grossby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grossby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grossby 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grossby

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