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Grott Family History

Grott Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Groth.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grott family from?

You can see how Grott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Grott families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Grott's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Grott families in 1891.
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What did your Grott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grott. 37% of Grott men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Grott women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grott were Truck Driver and Servant.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • New Worker
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Servant
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grott 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 787 immigration records available for the last name Grott. 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 495 military records available for the last name Grott. For the veterans among your Grott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grott lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grott in 1963 was 68, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grott 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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