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Grotfeld Family History

Grotfeld 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: Grunfeld, Rothfeld, Kronfeld, Hosfeld, Griffel, Rehfeld, Crotwell

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Where is the Grotfeld family from?

You can see how Grotfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grotfeld family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Grotfeld's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Grotfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grotfeld 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 59 census records available for the last name Grotfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotfeld 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Grotfeld. 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 37 military records available for the last name Grotfeld. For the veterans among your Grotfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotfeld lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Grotfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Grotfeld in 1964 was 75, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grotfeld 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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