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Grosbier Family History

Grosbier 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: Grober, Grosser, Rossier, Rosier, Crosier, Groebner, Crosbie, Groeber

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Where is the Grosbier family from?

You can see how Grosbier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosbier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grosbier family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Grosbier's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Grosbier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grosbier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grosbier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grosbier. 100% of Grosbier men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Grosbier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosbier 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Grosbier. 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 17 military records available for the last name Grosbier. For the veterans among your Grosbier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosbier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Grosbier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grosbier in 1967 was 49, and 95 in 2002.

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