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Grotzinger Family History

Grotzinger Surname Meaning

South German (Grötzinger) and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): see Groetzinger.

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


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Where is the Grotzinger family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grotzinger. 34% of Grotzinger men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Grotzinger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grotzinger were Storekeeper and House Maid.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Storekeeper
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • House Wife
    23%
  • House Maid
    23%

What Grotzinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 855 census records available for the last name Grotzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotzinger 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Grotzinger. 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 573 military records available for the last name Grotzinger. For the veterans among your Grotzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotzinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Grotzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grotzinger in 1965 was 56, and 84 in 2003.

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