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Grosam Family History

Grosam Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rosa, Gross, Grosh, Grogan, Grose, Rosas, Gros, Grosz, Groom, Rosal

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Where is the Grosam family from?

You can see how Grosam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grosam families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Grosam's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Grosam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grosam 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 Grosam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grosam. 100% of Grosam men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Grosam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Grosam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosam 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 immigration records available for the last name Grosam. 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 5 military records available for the last name Grosam. For the veterans among your Grosam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosam lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Grosam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Grosam in 1971 was 76, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grosam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grosam 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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