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Grothen Family History

Grothen 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: Grothe, Broten, Brother, Rother, Roten, Growden, Goshen, Groven

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Where is the Grothen family from?

You can see how Grothen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grothen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grothen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grothen family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Grothen's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Grothen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grothen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grothen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grothen. 74% of Grothen 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
    74%
  • Laborer
    27%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grothen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grothen 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Grothen. 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 66 military records available for the last name Grothen. For the veterans among your Grothen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grothen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Grothen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grothen in 1959 was 62, and 68 in 2004.

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