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Groothuis Family History

Groothuis Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from any of various ‘large houses’ so named from groot ‘great large’ + huis ‘house’.

Particularly located in the district of Twente, for instance the farmstead Groothuis in Brammelo.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Groothuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groothuis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Groothuis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Groothuis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Groothuis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Groothuis families in 1880.
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What did your Groothuis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Groothuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groothuis 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Groothuis. 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 115 military records available for the last name Groothuis. For the veterans among your Groothuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groothuis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Groothuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Groothuis in 1962 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

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