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Grosenbeck Family History

Grosenbeck 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: Rosenbeck, Grosenick, Rodenbeck, Groesbeck, Rosenberg, Rosenbrock

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Where is the Grosenbeck family from?

You can see how Grosenbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosenbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grosenbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Grosenbeck families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Grosenbeck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grosenbeck families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Grosenbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosenbeck 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Grosenbeck. 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 14 military records available for the last name Grosenbeck. For the veterans among your Grosenbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosenbeck lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1982, in the United States, Grosenbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Grosenbeck in 1966 was 85, and 76 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grosenbeck 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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