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Grosenkemper Family History

Grosenkemper 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: Rosenkoetter, Rosenberger, Greenamyer, Griesemer, Gensemer

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Where is the Grosenkemper family from?

You can see how Grosenkemper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosenkemper family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grosenkemper families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Grosenkemper's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Grosenkemper families in 1920.
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What did your Grosenkemper ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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What Grosenkemper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Grosenkemper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosenkemper 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Grosenkemper. 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 7 military records available for the last name Grosenkemper. For the veterans among your Grosenkemper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosenkemper lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Grosenkemper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grosenkemper in 1975 was 85, and 93 in 2004.

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