Origins of the Gros surname

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    In 1921, most Groses lived in undefined

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    670 Gros Travel & migration records
    2,600 Groses found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Gros

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    What are the most common Gros first names?

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    Marie

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    Common jobs for Groses

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Groses in 1921

    Dressmaker

    32

    Annuitant

    24

    Living On Own Means

    19

    Living On Her Own Means

    17

    Dress Maker

    16

    Commmon male occupations for Groses in 1921

    Farmer

    21

    Carpenter

    18

    Sailor

    12

    Seaman

    12

    Mariner

    11

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