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Grothous Family History

Grothous 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: Grothaus, Rothfus, Rothfuss, Brothers, Groshans, Greathouse, Groton

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Where is the Grothous family from?

You can see how Grothous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grothous family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Grothous families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grothous's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Grothous families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grothous 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 107 census records available for the last name Grothous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grothous 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Grothous. 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 5 military records available for the last name Grothous. For the veterans among your Grothous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grothous lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Grothous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grothous in 1967 was 79, and 87 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grothous 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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