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Grothendieck Family History

Grothendieck 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: Grosenick, Rothenberg, Tendick, Grotheer, Rothermich, Rothenbach

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Where is the Grothendieck family from?

You can see how Grothendieck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grothendieck family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Grothendieck families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Grothendieck families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Grothendieck's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Grothendieck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grothendieck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grothendieck ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Grothendieck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grothendieck 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Grothendieck. 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 11 military records available for the last name Grothendieck. For the veterans among your Grothendieck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grothendieck lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Grothendieck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Grothendieck in 1974 was 66, and 74 in 2003.

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