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Groatman Family History

Groatman 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: Oatman, Brotman, Gottman, Rotman, Roitman, Roadman, Trotman, Grosman

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Where is the Groatman family from?

You can see how Groatman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groatman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Groatman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Groatman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Groatman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groatman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Groatman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groatman 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Groatman. 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 51 military records available for the last name Groatman. For the veterans among your Groatman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groatman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Groatman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Groatman in 1971 was 73, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groatman 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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