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Grotstein Family History

Grotstein 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: Rothstein, Gutstein, Aronstein, Goodstein, Rutstein, Gottstein

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Where is the Grotstein family from?

You can see how Grotstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grotstein families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grotstein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Grotstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grotstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grotstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesgirl
    100%
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Grotstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotstein 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Grotstein. 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 32 military records available for the last name Grotstein. For the veterans among your Grotstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotstein lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Grotstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grotstein in 1968 was 76, and 87 in 2001.

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