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Grosely Family History

Grosely 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: Rosell, Gravely, Grose, Rosel, Mosely, Greely, Brosey, Rose, Gross

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Where is the Grosely family from?

You can see how Grosely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosely family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grosely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Grosely families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grosely's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Grosely families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grosely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grosely ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Grosely ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Grosely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosely 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Grosely. 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 10 military records available for the last name Grosely. For the veterans among your Grosely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosely lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Grosely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grosely in 1988 was 73, and 78 in 2000.

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