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Grosor Family History

Grosor 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, Grosh, Roser, Grover, Gregor, Grober, Rasor, Grose, Graser

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Where is the Grosor family from?

You can see how Grosor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grosor families living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grosor's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Grosor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grosor 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 38 census records available for the last name Grosor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosor 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 Grosor. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Grosor. For the veterans among your Grosor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosor lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Grosor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grosor in 1976 was 80, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grosor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grosor 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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