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Grosbeck Family History

Grosbeck Name 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: Groesbeck, Brobeck, Osbeck, Groszek, Robeck, Brodbeck, Groshek

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Where is the Grosbeck family from?

You can see how Grosbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosbeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grosbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Grosbeck families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Grosbeck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grosbeck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grosbeck 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 Grosbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grosbeck. 29% of Grosbeck men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Grosbeck women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grosbeck were Buyer and Waitress. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Buyer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Waitress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grosbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosbeck 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Grosbeck. 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 126 military records available for the last name Grosbeck. For the veterans among your Grosbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosbeck lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Grosbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Grosbeck in 1970 was 63, and 46 in 2004.

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