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Grotke Family History

Grotke 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: Grothe, Grote, Grotte, Grove, Goike, Grose, Groppe, Grone, Grulke

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Where is the Grotke family from?

You can see how Grotke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grotke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Grotke families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Grotke's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Grotke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grotke 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 Grotke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grotke. 25% of Grotke men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Grotke women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Hand
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Grotke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 993 census records available for the last name Grotke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotke 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Grotke. 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 111 military records available for the last name Grotke. For the veterans among your Grotke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotke lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Grotke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grotke in 1955 was 35, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grotke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grotke 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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