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Grossback Family History

Grossback 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: Grossbard, Rossbach, Groesbeck, Kossack, Grosshans, Gronbach

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Where is the Grossback family from?

You can see how Grossback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grossback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grossback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Grossback families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Grossback's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grossback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grossback 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 Grossback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grossback. 56% of Grossback men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

What Grossback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Grossback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grossback 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Grossback. 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 13 military records available for the last name Grossback. For the veterans among your Grossback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grossback lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Grossback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Grossback in 1969 was 68, and 68 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grossback

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grossback 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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