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Grosch Family History

Grosch Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a moneyer or possibly a nickname for an avaricious person from Middle High German, Middle Low German grosche ‘groschen’, a medieval thick silver coin, its name ultimately derived from medieval Latin (denarius) grossus, literally ‘thick coin’.

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Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): Germanized form of Grosz.

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


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Where is the Grosch family from?

You can see how Grosch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grosch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 39 Grosch families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Grosch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grosch families in 1891.
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What did your Grosch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Brewers Labourer Hea and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grosch. 100% of Grosch men worked as a Brewers Labourer Hea and 55% of Grosch 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Brewers Labourer Hea
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    55%
  • Incapacitated
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Typist
    10%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Grosch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosch 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Grosch. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Grosch. For the veterans among your Grosch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosch lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Grosch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Grosch in 1946 was 72, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grosch 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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