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Grotenhuis Family History

Grotenhuis Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Groothuis.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grotenhuis family from?

You can see how Grotenhuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotenhuis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grotenhuis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Grotenhuis families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Grotenhuis's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Grotenhuis families in 1880.
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What did your Grotenhuis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grotenhuis. 18% of Grotenhuis 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
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Labor
    11%
  • Labor
    11%

What Grotenhuis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 981 census records available for the last name Grotenhuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotenhuis 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Grotenhuis. 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 184 military records available for the last name Grotenhuis. For the veterans among your Grotenhuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotenhuis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grotenhuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Grotenhuis in 1963 was 64, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grotenhuis 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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