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Groter Family History

Groter 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: Grover, Grober, Gromer, Grater, Groner, Grote, Rover, Gower, Ganter

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Where is the Groter family from?

You can see how Groter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Groter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Groter family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Groter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Groter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groter 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 286 census records available for the last name Groter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groter 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Groter. 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 48 military records available for the last name Groter. For the veterans among your Groter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groter lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Groter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Groter in 1971 was 79, and 92 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groter 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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