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Groetken Family History

Groetken 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: Oetken, Goedken, Groenke, Goeken, Green, Broten, Grueter, Rosten

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Where is the Groetken family from?

You can see how Groetken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groetken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Groetken families living in Iowa. This was about 63% of all the recorded Groetken's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Groetken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groetken 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 Groetken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groetken. 100% of Groetken men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Groetken women worked as a 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Groetken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Groetken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groetken 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Groetken. 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 35 military records available for the last name Groetken. For the veterans among your Groetken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groetken lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Groetken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Groetken in 1971 was 80, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groetken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groetken 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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