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Grothkop Family History

Grothkop 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: Rothkopf, Prokop, Gawthrop, Grothaus, Grosskopf, Lothrop, Groton

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Where is the Grothkop family from?

You can see how Grothkop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grothkop family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Grothkop family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Grothkop's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Grothkop families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grothkop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grothkop ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Grothkop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grothkop 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Grothkop. 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 7 military records available for the last name Grothkop. For the veterans among your Grothkop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grothkop lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Grothkop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grothkop in 1976 was 39, and 82 in 1995.

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