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Grossheim Family History

Grossheim Surname Meaning

German: of unclear origin. Probably an altered form of the nickname or distinguishing name grosshein ‘big Henry’ (see Heinrich).

17th-century records show it was altered to the form of a placename.

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


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Where is the Grossheim family from?

You can see how Grossheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grossheim family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grossheim families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Grossheim families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grossheim's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grossheim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grossheim 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 Grossheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grossheim. 20% of Grossheim men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Grossheim women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grossheim were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Grossheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 926 census records available for the last name Grossheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grossheim 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Grossheim. 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 609 military records available for the last name Grossheim. For the veterans among your Grossheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grossheim lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Grossheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grossheim in 1967 was 94, and 98 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grossheim 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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