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Grosman Family History

Grosman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): elaborated form of Gros (see Gross).

Czech Slovak Polish and Slovenian: from German Grossmann often applied as a translation into German of corresponding Slavic nicknames or surnames.

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


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Where is the Grosman family from?

You can see how Grosman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grosman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Grosman families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Grosman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grosman families in 1891.
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What did your Grosman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grosman. 18% of Grosman men worked as a Salesman and 29% of Grosman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grosman were Manager and New Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • New Worker
    15%

What Grosman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Grosman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grosman. 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 426 military records available for the last name Grosman. For the veterans among your Grosman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Grosman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Grosman in 1959 was 53, and 69 in 2004.

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