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Grotemeyer Family History

Grotemeyer 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: Gronemeyer, Rosemeyer, Rothmeyer, Rodemeyer, Krietemeyer, Rustemeyer

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Where is the Grotemeyer family from?

You can see how Grotemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grotemeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Grotemeyer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Grotemeyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grotemeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grotemeyer 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 70 census records available for the last name Grotemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotemeyer 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Grotemeyer. 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 70 military records available for the last name Grotemeyer. For the veterans among your Grotemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotemeyer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Grotemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grotemeyer in 1973 was 57, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grotemeyer 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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