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Grotkopf Family History

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

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Where is the Grotkopf family from?

You can see how Grotkopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotkopf family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Grotkopf families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Grotkopf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grotkopf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Grotkopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotkopf 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Grotkopf. 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 35 military records available for the last name Grotkopf. For the veterans among your Grotkopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotkopf lifespan?

Average Grotkopf life expectancy in 1966 was 43 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grotkopf 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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