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Grossek Family History

Grossek 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: Grosser, Groszek, Grossen, Groshek, Grosse, Gross, Gressel, Grasser

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Where is the Grossek family from?

You can see how Grossek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grossek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grossek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Grossek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grossek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grossek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Grossek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grossek 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Grossek. 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 38 military records available for the last name Grossek. For the veterans among your Grossek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grossek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1981, in the United States, Grossek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Grossek in 1969 was 79, and 62 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grossek 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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