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Grotbo Family History

Grotbo 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: Proto, Grob, Goto, Grotz, Groton, Grosso, Gotto, Groth, Grambo

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Where is the Grotbo family from?

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

What did your Grotbo ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Grotbo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotbo 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 Grotbo. 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 13 military records available for the last name Grotbo. For the veterans among your Grotbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotbo lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Grotbo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grotbo in 1977 was 65, and 85 in 1999.

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