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Grotegut Family History

Grotegut 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: Croteau, Grothaus, Groleau, Grout, Gregus, Groeger, Grote, Grott

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Where is the Grotegut family from?

You can see how Grotegut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotegut family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grotegut families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Grotegut family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grotegut's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Grotegut families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grotegut surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grotegut ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grotegut. 100% of Grotegut men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Grotegut women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Grotegut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotegut 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Grotegut. 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 89 military records available for the last name Grotegut. For the veterans among your Grotegut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotegut lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Grotegut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grotegut in 1965 was 64, and 1 in 2004.

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