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Grossenbacher Family History

Grossenbacher Surname Meaning

Swiss German: habitational name for someone from a lost place called Grossenbach in Switzerland.

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


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Where is the Grossenbacher family from?

You can see how Grossenbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grossenbacher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grossenbacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Grossenbacher families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grossenbacher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grossenbacher families in 1891.
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What did your Grossenbacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grossenbacher. 28% of Grossenbacher men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Grossenbacher women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grossenbacher were Clerk 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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Hand
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Teacher
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Grossenbacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grossenbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grossenbacher 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 771 immigration records available for the last name Grossenbacher. 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 523 military records available for the last name Grossenbacher. For the veterans among your Grossenbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grossenbacher lifespan?

Average Grossenbacher life expectancy in 2004 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grossenbacher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grossenbacher 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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