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Grotjohan Family History

Grotjohan 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: Grosjean, Groton, Trojan, Rothman, Gritton, Gratton, Grogan

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Where is the Grotjohan family from?

You can see how Grotjohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotjohan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grotjohan family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grotjohan's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Grotjohan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Grotjohan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotjohan 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Grotjohan. 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 39 military records available for the last name Grotjohan. For the veterans among your Grotjohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotjohan lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Grotjohan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grotjohan in 1981 was 63, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grotjohan 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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