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Grossheider Family History

Grossheider 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: Grossheim, Ostheimer, Grosser, Scheider, Grotheer, Mossholder

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Where is the Grossheider family from?

You can see how Grossheider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grossheider family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grossheider families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Grossheider families living in Missouri. This was about 85% of all the recorded Grossheider's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Grossheider families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grossheider surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grossheider ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grossheider. 64% of Grossheider 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%

What Grossheider family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Grossheider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grossheider 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Grossheider. 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 35 military records available for the last name Grossheider. For the veterans among your Grossheider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grossheider lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Grossheider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Grossheider in 1957 was 57, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grossheider

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grossheider 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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