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Groothius Family History

Groothius 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: Grothaus, Groothuis, Grooters, Rothfus, Pontius, Rothfuss, Grosshans

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Where is the Groothius family from?

You can see how Groothius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groothius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Groothius families living in Nebraska. This was about 56% of all the recorded Groothius's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Groothius families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groothius 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 Groothius ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Groothius. 100% of Groothius women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Groothius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Groothius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groothius 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Groothius. 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 11 military records available for the last name Groothius. For the veterans among your Groothius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groothius lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Groothius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Groothius in 1974 was 73, and 90 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groothius

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groothius 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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