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Grossie Family History

Grossie 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: Grossi, Grassie, Grosse, Rossie, Gross, Grose, Grosser, Gosse, Grasse

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Where is the Grossie family from?

You can see how Grossie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grossie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Grossie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Grossie families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grossie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Grossie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grossie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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What did your Grossie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grossie. 72% of Grossie men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Grossie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Grossie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grossie 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Grossie. 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 106 military records available for the last name Grossie. For the veterans among your Grossie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grossie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Grossie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grossie in 1963 was 88, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grossie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grossie 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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