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Grosscup Family History

Grosscup 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, Grosch, Grosskopf, Group, Grossen, Rossum, Grosso

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Where is the Grosscup family from?

You can see how Grosscup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosscup family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grosscup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Grosscup families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Grosscup's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Grosscup families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grosscup 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 Grosscup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grosscup. 23% of Grosscup men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Grosscup women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grosscup were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Grosscup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grosscup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosscup 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Grosscup. 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 510 military records available for the last name Grosscup. For the veterans among your Grosscup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosscup lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Grosscup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Grosscup in 1953 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grosscup 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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