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Grothjan Family History

Grothjan 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: Rothman, Grohman, Trojan, Grosjean, Grogan, Rochman, Gohman, Frohman

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Where is the Grothjan family from?

You can see how Grothjan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grothjan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grothjan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Grothjan families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Grothjan's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Grothjan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grothjan 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 Grothjan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grothjan. 100% of Grothjan men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Grothjan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Grothjan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grothjan 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Grothjan. 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 48 military records available for the last name Grothjan. For the veterans among your Grothjan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grothjan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grothjan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Grothjan in 1963 was 77, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grothjan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grothjan 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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