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Grootewal Family History

Grootewal 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, Grewal, Grosjean, Croteau, Frontera, Gronewold, Rodewald

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grootewal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grootewal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grootewal. 100% of Grootewal women worked as a Waitress. .

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Grootewal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grootewal 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Grootewal. 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 8 military records available for the last name Grootewal. For the veterans among your Grootewal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grootewal lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1980, in the United States, Grootewal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Grootewal in 1971 was 83, and 89 in 1980.

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