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Grothkopf Family History

Grothkopf 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: Rothkopf, Grosskopf, Groskopf, Rehkopf, Roskopf, Prokop, Stoskopf

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Where is the Grothkopf family from?

You can see how Grothkopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grothkopf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grothkopf family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Grothkopf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grothkopf families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Grothkopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grothkopf 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Grothkopf. 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 11 military records available for the last name Grothkopf. For the veterans among your Grothkopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grothkopf lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Grothkopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grothkopf in 1973 was 79, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grothkopf 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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