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Grosveld Family History

Grosveld 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: Grove, Gressel, Grosjean, Grover, Rosell, Gravely, Hosfeld, Grose

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Grosveld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosveld 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Grosveld. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Grosveld. For the veterans among your Grosveld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosveld lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2001, in the United States, Grosveld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grosveld in 1999 was 87, and 62 in 2001.

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