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Grothem Family History

Grothem 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, Brother, Rother, Rothe, Gotham, Grotheer, Groth, Grether

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Where is the Grothem family from?

You can see how Grothem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grothem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grothem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Grothem families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Grothem's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Grothem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grothem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grothem ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Grothem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grothem 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Grothem. 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 42 military records available for the last name Grothem. For the veterans among your Grothem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grothem lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Grothem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Grothem in 1968 was 93, and 85 in 1996.

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