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Grotz Family History

Grotz Surname Meaning

South German:: (Bavaria): topographic name for someone living by a pine forest from Grotz ‘pine forest’.

Nickname from Alemannic and Swabian grotz ‘little man shrimp’ originally ‘butt end’ (e.g. of an apple).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grotz family from?

You can see how Grotz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grotz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Grotz families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Grotz's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Grotz families in 1891.
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What did your Grotz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grotz. 20% of Grotz men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Grotz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grotz were Manager and Proof Reader.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Proof Reader
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Grotz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotz 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 760 immigration records available for the last name Grotz. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Grotz. For the veterans among your Grotz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grotz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grotz in 1962 was 71, and 64 in 2004.

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