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Grotewiel Family History

Grotewiel 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: Gottlieb, Gressel, Goewey, Griesel, Roessel, Roedel, Griebel

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Where is the Grotewiel family from?

You can see how Grotewiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotewiel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grotewiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Grotewiel families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Grotewiel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Grotewiel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grotewiel 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 Grotewiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grotewiel. 73% of Grotewiel 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
    73%
  • Laborer
    28%

What Grotewiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Grotewiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotewiel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Grotewiel. 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 73 military records available for the last name Grotewiel. For the veterans among your Grotewiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotewiel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Grotewiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grotewiel in 1963 was 57, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grotewiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grotewiel 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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