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Grossnickle Family History

Grossnickle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Grossnickel a compound of gross ‘large’ + Nickel a pet form of the personal name Nikolaus (German form of Nicholas).

It may have been applied as a nickname to denote a large or corpulent man or to distinguish between two bearers of the same name.

The original surname is very rare in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grossnickle family from?

You can see how Grossnickle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grossnickle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grossnickle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 31 Grossnickle families living in Indiana. This was about 49% of all the recorded Grossnickle's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Grossnickle families in 1880.
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What did your Grossnickle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grossnickle. 46% of Grossnickle men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Grossnickle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grossnickle were Painter and Bookkeeper.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Teacher
    5%
  • Painter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grossnickle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grossnickle 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Grossnickle. 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 441 military records available for the last name Grossnickle. For the veterans among your Grossnickle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grossnickle lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Grossnickle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Grossnickle in 1959 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

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