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Grotie Family History

Grotie 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, Grote, Grotte, Grove, Grose, Groppe, Grone, Grotz, Brodie

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Where is the Grotie family from?

You can see how Grotie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Grotie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grotie families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Grotie's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grotie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grotie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grotie ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Grotie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotie 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Grotie. 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 8 military records available for the last name Grotie. For the veterans among your Grotie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotie lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Grotie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Grotie in 1976 was 86, and 50 in 2002.

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