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Grotpeter Family History

Grotpeter 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: Trompeter, Grotheer, Trotter, Rotter, Grueter, Gritter, Gropper

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Where is the Grotpeter family from?

You can see how Grotpeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotpeter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grotpeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Grotpeter families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Grotpeter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Grotpeter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Grotpeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotpeter 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 Grotpeter. 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 33 military records available for the last name Grotpeter. For the veterans among your Grotpeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotpeter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Grotpeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Grotpeter in 1963 was 85, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grotpeter 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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