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Grossart Family History

Grossart Surname Meaning

From a derivative of Middle English gros, grosse, groce ‘coarse; heavy; simple plain’ Old French gros ‘big fat’ (see Gross).

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Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Grossart family from?

You can see how Grossart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grossart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grossart families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Grossart families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grossart's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Grossart families in 1891.
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What did your Grossart ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grossart. 100% of Grossart women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grossart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grossart 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Grossart. 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 291 military records available for the last name Grossart. For the veterans among your Grossart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grossart lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Grossart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Grossart in 1963 was 70, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grossart 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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