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Groth Family History

Groth Surname Meaning

North German and Danish: nickname for a large man from Low German grot(h) ‘large corpulent’. This surname is also found elsewhere in Scandinavia and in Poland.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Groth family from?

You can see how Groth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Groth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Groth families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Groth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Groth families in 1891.
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What did your Groth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Groth. 75% of Groth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Shorthand Typist
    25%

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Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Groth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groth 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Groth. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Groth. For the veterans among your Groth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groth lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Groth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Groth in 1951 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groth 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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