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Grossan Family History

Grossan 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: Grossen, Crossan, Grosman, Grossman, Gross, Crossman, Rosman

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Where is the Grossan family from?

You can see how Grossan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grossan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grossan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Grossan family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grossan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Grossan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grossan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Grossan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grossan 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Grossan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Grossan. For the veterans among your Grossan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grossan lifespan?

Average Grossan life expectancy in 1989 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grossan 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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