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Grosner Family History

Grosner 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: Rosner, Grosser, Groner, Kroner, Roser, Grabner, Grover, Grasser

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Where is the Grosner family from?

You can see how Grosner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grosner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Grosner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grosner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grosner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grosner 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 Grosner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Molder and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grosner. 50% of Grosner men worked as a Molder and 100% of Grosner women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Molder
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Grosner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Grosner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosner 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Grosner. 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 86 military records available for the last name Grosner. For the veterans among your Grosner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Grosner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grosner in 1965 was 66, and 92 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grosner 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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