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Grothe Family History

Grothe Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Groth and Grote.

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


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Where is the Grothe family from?

You can see how Grothe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grothe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grothe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Grothe families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Grothe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grothe families in 1891.
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What did your Grothe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grothe. 37% of Grothe men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Grothe women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grothe were Farming and Waitress.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Grothe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grothe 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Grothe. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Grothe. For the veterans among your Grothe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grothe lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Grothe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Grothe in 1953 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grothe 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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