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Grotberg Family History

Grotberg 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: Gronberg, Froberg, Roberg, Grober, Kronberg, Granberg, Bromberg

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Where is the Grotberg family from?

You can see how Grotberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Grotberg families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grotberg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Grotberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grotberg 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 Grotberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grotberg. 50% of Grotberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Operator
    17%
  • Cutter
    17%

What Grotberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Grotberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotberg 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Grotberg. 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 42 military records available for the last name Grotberg. For the veterans among your Grotberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grotberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Grotberg in 1962 was 35, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grotberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grotberg 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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