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Grotevant Family History

Grotevant 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: Groneman, Grant, Roseman, Rothman, Roseland, Grosjean, Broten, Levant

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Where is the Grotevant family from?

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

What did your Grotevant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grotevant. 100% of Grotevant 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Grotevant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotevant 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Grotevant. 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 61 military records available for the last name Grotevant. For the veterans among your Grotevant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotevant lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Grotevant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grotevant in 1970 was 44, and 81 in 2002.

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