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Grossy Family History

Grossy 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: Gross, Grosso, Grossi, Rossy, Grosse, Ross, Cross, Grass, Grosh

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Where is the Grossy family from?

You can see how Grossy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grossy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grossy families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Grossy families living in Louisiana. This was about 63% of all the recorded Grossy's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Grossy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grossy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Grossy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grossy 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Grossy. 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 22 military records available for the last name Grossy. For the veterans among your Grossy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grossy lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Grossy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grossy in 1984 was 63, and 71 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grossy 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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