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Grothman Family History

Grothman 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, Rochman, Gohman, Frohman, Othman, Brotman, Gottman

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Where is the Grothman family from?

You can see how Grothman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grothman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grothman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grothman family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grothman's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Grothman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grothman 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 Grothman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grothman. 45% of Grothman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Grothman women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grothman were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Grothman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 858 census records available for the last name Grothman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grothman 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Grothman. 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 199 military records available for the last name Grothman. For the veterans among your Grothman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grothman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Grothman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grothman in 1956 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grothman 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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