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Grossmann Family History

Grossmann Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): descriptive nickname for a large man from gross ‘large’ (see Gross) + Mann ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Grossmann family from?

You can see how Grossmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grossmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grossmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Grossmann families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grossmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grossmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grossmann 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 Grossmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grossmann. 67% of Grossmann 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
    67%
  • Domestic Servant
    34%

What Grossmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Grossmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grossmann 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Grossmann. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Grossmann. For the veterans among your Grossmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grossmann lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Grossmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grossmann in 1950 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grossmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grossmann 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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