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Grosskopf Family History

Grosskopf Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname from a compound of Middle High German grōz ‘large’ German gross + Middle High German kopf German Kopf ‘head’.

Sometimes also applied for a self-important person.

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


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Where is the Grosskopf family from?

You can see how Grosskopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosskopf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Grosskopf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Grosskopf families living in Middlesex. This was about 53% of all the recorded Grosskopf's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Grosskopf families in 1891.
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What did your Grosskopf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Grosskopf. 100% of Grosskopf 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Grosskopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosskopf 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grosskopf. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grosskopf. For the veterans among your Grosskopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosskopf lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Grosskopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grosskopf in 1953 was 61, and 95 in 2004.

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