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Groters Family History

Groters 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: Grooters, Grover, Grober, Brothers, Gromer, Grater, Roers, Goers

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Where is the Groters family from?

You can see how Groters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groters family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Groters families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Groters families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Groters's in USA. New York had the highest population of Groters families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groters 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 Groters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groters. 59% of Groters men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Groters women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Groters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 643 census records available for the last name Groters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groters 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Groters. 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 102 military records available for the last name Groters. For the veterans among your Groters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groters lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Groters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Groters in 1951 was 38, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groters

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groters 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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