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Grosse Family History

Grosse Surname Meaning

German and English: variant of Gross.

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


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Where is the Grosse family from?

You can see how Grosse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grosse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 73 Grosse families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Grosse's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grosse families in 1891.
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What did your Grosse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grosse. 100% of Grosse men worked as a Retired and 72% of Grosse women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%

What Grosse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Grosse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosse 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Grosse. 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 52,000 military records available for the last name Grosse. For the veterans among your Grosse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosse lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Grosse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grosse in 1948 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grosse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grosse 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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