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Grotkier Family History

Grotkier 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: Rottier, Grotheer, Trottier, Gottier, Crocker, Roker, Trotter, Rocker

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grotkier 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 Grotkier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Speed Tender
    100%
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Grotkier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotkier 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Grotkier. 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 3 military records available for the last name Grotkier. For the veterans among your Grotkier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotkier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Grotkier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Grotkier in 1964 was 70, and 55 in 2003.

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