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De Grotte Family History

De Grotte 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: De Groote, De Groot, De Groat, De Grace, Demotte, De George, De Groff

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Where is the De Grotte family from?

You can see how De Grotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The De Grotte family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most De Grotte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 De Grotte family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded De Grotte's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of De Grotte families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name De Grotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, De Grotte 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 642 immigration records available for the last name De Grotte. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name De Grotte. For the veterans among your De Grotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average De Grotte lifespan?

Average De Grotte life expectancy in 1984 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your De Grotte 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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