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Grossberg Family History

Grossberg Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German gross ‘large’ + Berg ‘mountain hill’.

German: habitational name from either of two places so named.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grossberg family from?

You can see how Grossberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grossberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grossberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Grossberg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grossberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grossberg families in 1891.
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What did your Grossberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grossberg. 31% of Grossberg men worked as a Salesman and 23% of Grossberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grossberg were Manager and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Owner
    8%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

What Grossberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grossberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grossberg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grossberg. 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 349 military records available for the last name Grossberg. For the veterans among your Grossberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grossberg lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Grossberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grossberg in 1945 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grossberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grossberg 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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