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Grotendorst Family History

Grotendorst 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: Batenhorst, Grotenhuis, Greenhouse, Grosvenor, Rotondo, Groseclose

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Where is the Grotendorst family from?

You can see how Grotendorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotendorst family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Grotendorst families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Grotendorst's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Grotendorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grotendorst 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 69 census records available for the last name Grotendorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotendorst 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Grotendorst. 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 6 military records available for the last name Grotendorst. For the veterans among your Grotendorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotendorst lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1987, in the United States, Grotendorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Grotendorst in 1972 was 80, and 66 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grotendorst 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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