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Grotty Family History

Grotty 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: Crotty, Grotts, Grotte, Grott, Gott, Rotta, Brott, Grody, Grotz

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Where is the Grotty family from?

You can see how Grotty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotty family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grotty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Grotty families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Grotty's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grotty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grotty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grotty ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Grotty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotty 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Grotty. 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 74 military records available for the last name Grotty. For the veterans among your Grotty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotty lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Grotty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Grotty in 1962 was 55, and 89 in 1996.

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