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Grotecloss Family History

Grotecloss 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: Groseclose, Roelofs, Grotenhuis, Gross, Holycross, Pentecost

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Where is the Grotecloss family from?

You can see how Grotecloss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotecloss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grotecloss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Grotecloss families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grotecloss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grotecloss families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Grotecloss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotecloss 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Grotecloss. 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 19 military records available for the last name Grotecloss. For the veterans among your Grotecloss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotecloss lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Grotecloss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Grotecloss in 1974 was 83, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grotecloss 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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