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Grosofsky Family History

Grosofsky 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: Osofsky, Borofsky, Grodsky, Gronowski, Grohowski, Rosinsky, Gross

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Where is the Grosofsky family from?

You can see how Grosofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grosofsky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grosofsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grosofsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Grosofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosofsky 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Grosofsky. 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 9 military records available for the last name Grosofsky. For the veterans among your Grosofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosofsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1986, in the United States, Grosofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Grosofsky in 1963 was 91, and 90 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grosofsky 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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