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Grotas Family History

Grotas 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: Grotts, Gross, Rota, Kotas, Grogan, Rodas, Rosas, Gros, Grivas, Rozas

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Grotas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotas 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Grotas. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Grotas. For the veterans among your Grotas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Grotas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Grotas in 1970 was 75, and 67 in 1996.

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