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Grossano Family History

Grossano 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: Rossano, Grosshans, Groshans, Crossno, Rosano, Grossmann, Grossen

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Where is the Grossano family from?

You can see how Grossano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grossano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grossano family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grossano's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Grossano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grossano 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 8 census records available for the last name Grossano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grossano 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Grossano. 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 14 military records available for the last name Grossano. For the veterans among your Grossano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grossano lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Grossano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grossano in 1969 was 80, and 92 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grossano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grossano 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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