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Grotius Family History

Grotius 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: Grothaus, Brosius, Grotts, Gross, Rodis, Artis, Pontius, Gros, Grotz

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Where is the Grotius family from?

You can see how Grotius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotius family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Grotius families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Grotius's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Grotius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grotius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Grotius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotius 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Grotius. 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 Grotius. For the veterans among your Grotius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotius lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Grotius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Grotius in 1978 was 77, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grotius 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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