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Groathouse Family History

Groathouse 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: Greathouse, Outhouse, Greenhouse, Grothaus, Bolthouse, Lofthouse

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Where is the Groathouse family from?

You can see how Groathouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groathouse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Groathouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Groathouse families living in Nebraska. This was about 92% of all the recorded Groathouse's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Groathouse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groathouse 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 Groathouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groathouse. 100% of Groathouse men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Groathouse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Groathouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groathouse 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Groathouse. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Groathouse. For the veterans among your Groathouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groathouse lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Groathouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Groathouse in 1969 was 85, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groathouse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groathouse 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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