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Grotefend Family History

Grotefend 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: Rothfeld, Green, Roseland, Broten, Gresens, Gronlund, Grunfeld

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Where is the Grotefend family from?

You can see how Grotefend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotefend family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grotefend families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Grotefend families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Grotefend's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Grotefend families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grotefend surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grotefend ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grotefend. 100% of Grotefend men worked as a Mechanic and 60% of Grotefend women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Grotefend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotefend 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Grotefend. 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 266 military records available for the last name Grotefend. For the veterans among your Grotefend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotefend lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Grotefend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grotefend in 1963 was 64, and 23 in 2003.

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