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Grot Family History

Grot 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: Grof, Grob, Gros, Grotz, Grom, Groat, Grout, Groth, Groh, Groot

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Where is the Grot family from?

You can see how Grot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grot family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Grot family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grot's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Grot families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grot. 60% of Grot men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grot 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Grot. 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 433 military records available for the last name Grot. For the veterans among your Grot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grot lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Grot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Grot in 1960 was 53, and 78 in 2003.

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