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Grootes Family History

Grootes Name 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: Grooters, Groomes, Rootes, Goates, Groomer, Brookes, Groot, Gootee

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Where is the Grootes family from?

You can see how Grootes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grootes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grootes family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Grootes's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Grootes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grootes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grootes ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Grootes ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Grootes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grootes 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Grootes. 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 10 military records available for the last name Grootes. For the veterans among your Grootes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grootes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Grootes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grootes in 1964 was 68, and 91 in 2002.

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