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Groettum Family History

Groettum 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: Ottum, Goetter, Goettel, Goette, Groetsch, Goett, Goettl, Grotts

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Where is the Groettum family from?

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

What did your Groettum ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Groettum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groettum 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Groettum. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Groettum. For the veterans among your Groettum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groettum lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Groettum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Groettum in 1963 was 79, and 79 in 2002.

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