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Grotheim Family History

Grotheim 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: Grossheim, Fretheim, Grotheer, Grothe, Brother, Opheim, Rother

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Where is the Grotheim family from?

You can see how Grotheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotheim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grotheim family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grotheim's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Grotheim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grotheim 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 58 census records available for the last name Grotheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotheim 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Grotheim. 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 28 military records available for the last name Grotheim. For the veterans among your Grotheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotheim lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Grotheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Grotheim in 1980 was 59, and 79 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grotheim 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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