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Grosen Family History

Grosen 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: Rosen, Grose, Groven, Prosen, Groen, Grossen, Groden, Goosen, Green

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Where is the Grosen family from?

You can see how Grosen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grosen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Grosen families living in Delaware. This was about 65% of all the recorded Grosen's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Grosen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grosen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Grosen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosen 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Grosen. 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 32 military records available for the last name Grosen. For the veterans among your Grosen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Grosen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Grosen in 1969 was 68, and 91 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grosen 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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