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Gronseth Name Meaning

Norwegian (Grønseth): habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads notably in central Norway named Grønset from grøn ‘green’ + set ‘farmstead dwelling’.

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


Similar surnames: Stenseth, Roseth, Borseth, Forseth, Greseth, Finseth, Bremseth

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Where is the Gronseth family from?

You can see how Gronseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gronseth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gronseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Gronseth family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gronseth's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Gronseth families in 1911.
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What did your Gronseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gronseth. 50% of Gronseth men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Gronseth women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gronseth were Farm Hand and Housekeeper. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Farm Hand
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
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What Gronseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gronseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gronseth 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Gronseth. 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 163 military records available for the last name Gronseth. For the veterans among your Gronseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gronseth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gronseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gronseth in 1963 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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