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Groote Family History

Groote 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: Groot, Groome, Grote, Grotte, Root, Grove, Bronte, Droste, Coote

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Where is the Groote family from?

You can see how Groote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groote family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Groote families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Groote families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Groote's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Groote families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groote 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 Groote ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Groote. 100% of Groote women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Groote lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Groote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Groote in 1966 was 80, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groote

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groote 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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