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Grossinger Family History

Grossinger Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German gross ‘large’ + inger an element commonly found in German surnames derived from toponyms that in turn end in ing(en).

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


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Where is the Grossinger family from?

You can see how Grossinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grossinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grossinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Grossinger families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grossinger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Grossinger families in 1880.
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What did your Grossinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grossinger. 31% of Grossinger men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Grossinger women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grossinger were Manager and Saleswoman.

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Waiter
    16%
  • Manager
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Saleswoman
    50%

What Grossinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Grossinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grossinger 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Grossinger. 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 828 military records available for the last name Grossinger. For the veterans among your Grossinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grossinger lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Grossinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Grossinger in 1947 was 55, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grossinger 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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