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Grosser Family History

Grosser Surname Meaning

German:: nickname for a big man from an inflected form of Gross. (also Grösser): probably a distinguishing epithet for the larger or older of two bearers of the same personal name from the comparative form of the adjective gross ‘big large’.

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


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Where is the Grosser family from?

You can see how Grosser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grosser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Grosser families living in Breconshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Grosser's in United Kingdom. Breconshire had the highest population of Grosser families in 1891.
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What did your Grosser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grosser. 100% of Grosser women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Grosser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosser 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Grosser. 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 20,000 military records available for the last name Grosser. For the veterans among your Grosser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosser lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Grosser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grosser in 1950 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grosser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grosser 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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