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Grootenboer Family History

Grootenboer 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: Grosvenor, Schrotenboer, Rotenberg, Rottenberg, Groebner, Groeber

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What did your Grootenboer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grootenboer. 100% of Grootenboer men worked as a Truck Driver.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Grootenboer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grootenboer 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Grootenboer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Grootenboer. For the veterans among your Grootenboer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grootenboer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Grootenboer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Grootenboer in 1963 was 73, and 74 in 2001.

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