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Grotgen Family History

Grotgen 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: Broten, Grogan, Roten, Growden, Groven, Groen, Groton, Georgen

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Where is the Grotgen family from?

You can see how Grotgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grotgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Grotgen families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Grotgen's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Grotgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grotgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grotgen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Grotgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotgen 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 Grotgen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Grotgen. For the veterans among your Grotgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotgen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Grotgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Grotgen in 1969 was 79, and 99 in 1992.

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