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Grotjan Family History

Grotjan 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: Trojan, Grosjean, Grogan, Brotman, Rotan, Groton, Rotman, Trotman

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Where is the Grotjan family from?

You can see how Grotjan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotjan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grotjan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Grotjan family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Grotjan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grotjan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grotjan 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 Grotjan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grotjan. 100% of Grotjan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Grotjan women worked as a House Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Worker
    100%

What Grotjan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 824 census records available for the last name Grotjan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotjan 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Grotjan. 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 255 military records available for the last name Grotjan. For the veterans among your Grotjan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotjan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Grotjan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Grotjan in 1959 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grotjan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grotjan 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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