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Grossman Family History

Grossman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Grossmann. Jewish (Ashkenazic): elaborated form of Gross. Compare Grosman.

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


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Where is the Grossman family from?

You can see how Grossman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grossman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grossman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 29 Grossman families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Grossman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grossman families in 1891.
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What did your Grossman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grossman. 14% of Grossman men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 76% of Grossman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grossman were Tailors Presser and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cabinet Maker
    14%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Motor Driver
    8%
  • Tailors Presser
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Grossman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89,000 census records available for the last name Grossman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grossman 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 24,000 immigration records available for the last name Grossman. 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 16,000 military records available for the last name Grossman. For the veterans among your Grossman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grossman lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Grossman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grossman in 1942 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grossman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grossman 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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