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Groteler Family History

Groteler 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: Boteler, Groller, Grotheer, Rottler, Groeger, Groeber, Roemer

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Where is the Groteler family from?

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

What did your Groteler ancestors do for a living?

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

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Groteler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groteler 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 Groteler. 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 2 military records available for the last name Groteler. For the veterans among your Groteler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groteler lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Groteler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Groteler in 1977 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

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