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Grossenburg Family History

Grossenburg 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: Rosenburg, Massenburg, Rosenberg, Essenburg, Rodenburg, Grossberg

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Where is the Grossenburg family from?

You can see how Grossenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grossenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grossenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Grossenburg families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Grossenburg's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grossenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grossenburg 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 76 census records available for the last name Grossenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grossenburg 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Grossenburg. 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 20 military records available for the last name Grossenburg. For the veterans among your Grossenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grossenburg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Grossenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grossenburg in 1965 was 83, and 63 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grossenburg 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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