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Grotcop Family History

Grotcop 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: Groton, Prokop, Gritton, Gratton, Ronco, Proto, Gropp, Rocco, Greco

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Grotcop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotcop 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Grotcop. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Grotcop. For the veterans among your Grotcop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotcop lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1976, in the United States, Grotcop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Grotcop in 1968 was 70, and 77 in 1976.

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