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Grossett Family History

Grossett Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: nickname from a diminutive or pet form of Middle English gros ‘big; heavy’ also used to mean ‘plain and simple’ (Old French gros ‘big fat’; see Gross).

This surname is frequent in Jamaica.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grossett family from?

You can see how Grossett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grossett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grossett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Grossett families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grossett's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Grossett families in 1911.
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What did your Grossett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Grossett. 100% of Grossett 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grossett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grossett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Grossett. 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 206 military records available for the last name Grossett. For the veterans among your Grossett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grossett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Grossett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Grossett in 1966 was 63, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grossett 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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