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Grothusen Family History

Grothusen 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, Holthusen, Grotheer, Grossen, Grothe, Rothman, Brouse

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Where is the Grothusen family from?

You can see how Grothusen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grothusen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grothusen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Grothusen families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Grothusen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grothusen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grothusen 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 Grothusen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grothusen. 100% of Grothusen men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Grothusen women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Grothusen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Grothusen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grothusen 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Grothusen. 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 108 military records available for the last name Grothusen. For the veterans among your Grothusen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grothusen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Grothusen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grothusen in 1965 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grothusen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grothusen 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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