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Groteke Family History

Groteke 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: Mrotek, Gronek, Groenke, Goeke, Gootee, Groene, Grothe, Gromek, Grote

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Where is the Groteke family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groteke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Groteke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Groteke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groteke 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Groteke. 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 22 military records available for the last name Groteke. For the veterans among your Groteke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groteke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Groteke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Groteke in 1968 was 67, and 87 in 2001.

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