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Groothoff Family History

Groothoff 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: Potthoff, Osthoff, Brockhoff, Groothuis, Olthoff, Kolthoff, Gotthelf

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Where is the Groothoff family from?

You can see how Groothoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groothoff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Groothoff families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Groothoff family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Groothoff's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Groothoff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groothoff 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 Groothoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Repairman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groothoff. 60% of Groothoff men worked as a Repairman and 100% of Groothoff women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Repairman
    60%
  • Pattern Maker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Groothoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Groothoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groothoff 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Groothoff. 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 53 military records available for the last name Groothoff. For the veterans among your Groothoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groothoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Groothoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Groothoff in 1966 was 65, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groothoff 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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