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Grootveld Family History

Grootveld 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: Grooters, Rietveld, Groeneveld, Groover, Gotthelf, Grove, Goodsell

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Where is the Grootveld family from?

You can see how Grootveld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grootveld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grootveld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Grootveld families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Grootveld's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Grootveld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grootveld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grootveld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grootveld. 100% of Grootveld men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Grootveld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grootveld 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 496 immigration records available for the last name Grootveld. 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 25 military records available for the last name Grootveld. For the veterans among your Grootveld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grootveld lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grootveld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Grootveld in 1963 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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