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Grossweiler Family History

Grossweiler 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: Osweiler, Rothweiler, Grosser, Grossheim, Rossmiller, Rossler

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Where is the Grossweiler family from?

You can see how Grossweiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grossweiler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grossweiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Grossweiler families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grossweiler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grossweiler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grossweiler 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 Grossweiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grossweiler. 100% of Grossweiler men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Grossweiler women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Grossweiler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Grossweiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grossweiler 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Grossweiler. 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 50 military records available for the last name Grossweiler. For the veterans among your Grossweiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grossweiler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Grossweiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grossweiler in 1961 was 67, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grossweiler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grossweiler 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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