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Grosshans Family History

Grosshans Surname Meaning

German: compound name from Middle High German grōz ‘large’ + Hans a pet form of the personal name Johann(e)s (see John).

Hence a nickname used to denote a large man called Hans or to distinguish between two bearers of this personal name.

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


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Where is the Grosshans family from?

You can see how Grosshans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosshans family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grosshans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Grosshans family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Grosshans's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Grosshans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grosshans 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 Grosshans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grosshans. 25% of Grosshans men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Grosshans women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Manager
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Grosshans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grosshans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosshans 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Grosshans. 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 579 military records available for the last name Grosshans. For the veterans among your Grosshans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosshans lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Grosshans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Grosshans in 1944 was 38, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grosshans 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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