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Grotenstein Family History

Grotenstein 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: Rosenstein, Grabenstein, Greenstein, Gorenstein, Lowenstein

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Where is the Grotenstein family from?

You can see how Grotenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grotenstein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grotenstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grotenstein families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Grotenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotenstein 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Grotenstein. 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 24 military records available for the last name Grotenstein. For the veterans among your Grotenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotenstein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Grotenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grotenstein in 1966 was 74, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grotenstein 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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