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Grossat Family History

Grossat 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: Gross, Grosser, Groat, Grossen, Grosso, Rossa, Crossan, Grosman

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Where is the Grossat family from?

You can see how Grossat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grossat family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Grossat families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Grossat families living in Berwickshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Grossat's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Grossat families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grossat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1891
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Grossat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grossat 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Grossat. 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 1 military records available for the last name Grossat. For the veterans among your Grossat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grossat lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grossat 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grossat

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