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Grothmann Family History

Grothmann 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: Grohmann, Rothmann, Rothman, Rathmann, Kothmann, Grossmann, Rottmann

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Where is the Grothmann family from?

You can see how Grothmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grothmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grothmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Grothmann families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Grothmann's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Grothmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grothmann 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 Grothmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grothmann. 60% of Grothmann men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Grothmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Grothmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grothmann 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Grothmann. 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 103 military records available for the last name Grothmann. For the veterans among your Grothmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grothmann lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Grothmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Grothmann in 1955 was 47, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grothmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grothmann 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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