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Groothouse Family History

Groothouse 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: Greathouse, Brookhouse, Outhouse, Greenhouse, Woodhouse, Grothaus

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Where is the Groothouse family from?

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

What did your Groothouse ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Groothouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groothouse 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Groothouse. 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 6 military records available for the last name Groothouse. For the veterans among your Groothouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groothouse lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Groothouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Groothouse in 1965 was 86, and 77 in 1989.

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