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Grothues Family History

Grothues 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, Grotheer, Groothuis, Grothe, Brother, Rothfuss, Rother

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Where is the Grothues family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grothues surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grothues ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grothues. 100% of Grothues women worked as a Housework. .

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Grothues. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grothues 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Grothues. 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 Grothues. For the veterans among your Grothues ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grothues lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Grothues life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Grothues in 1962 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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