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Grosset Family History

Grosset Surname Meaning

see Grossett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Grosset family from?

You can see how Grosset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosset family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grosset families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Grosset families living in Derbyshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Grosset's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Grosset families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grosset 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 Grosset ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grosset. 100% of Grosset 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Grosset family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grosset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosset 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 520 immigration records available for the last name Grosset. 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 187 military records available for the last name Grosset. For the veterans among your Grosset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosset lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Grosset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grosset in 1962 was 80, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grosset

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grosset 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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