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Grothause Family History

Grothause 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: Grothaus, Rothfuss, Groshans, Greathouse, Grothe, Rothfus, Outhouse

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Where is the Grothause family from?

You can see how Grothause families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grothause family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grothause families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Grothause families living in Indiana. This was about 44% of all the recorded Grothause's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Grothause families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grothause surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grothause ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Grothause. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grothause 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 Grothause. 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 20 military records available for the last name Grothause. For the veterans among your Grothause ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grothause lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Grothause life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grothause in 1976 was 66, and 58 in 1998.

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