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Groothof Family History

Groothof 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: Grooters, Groton, Groothuis, Groth, Groot, Grothe, Rooth, Roth

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Where is the Groothof family from?

You can see how Groothof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groothof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Groothof family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Groothof's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Groothof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groothof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Groothof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groothof 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Groothof. 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 military records available for the last name Groothof. For the veterans among your Groothof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groothof lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Groothof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Groothof in 1988 was 77, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groothof 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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