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Grothenn Family History

Grothenn 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: Grotheer, Grothe, Rothman, Grosjean, Broten, Brother, Rother, Roten

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Where is the Grothenn family from?

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

What did your Grothenn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Grothenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grothenn 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Grothenn. 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 18 military records available for the last name Grothenn. For the veterans among your Grothenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grothenn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Grothenn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Grothenn in 1970 was 76, and 74 in 1987.

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