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Grotefendt Family History

Grotefendt 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, Rosenfeldt, Green, Poteet, Roseland, Broten, Gresens

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Where is the Grotefendt family from?

You can see how Grotefendt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotefendt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grotefendt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Grotefendt families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grotefendt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grotefendt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grotefendt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grotefendt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grotefendt. 73% of Grotefendt men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    73%
  • Laborer
    28%
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What Grotefendt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Grotefendt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotefendt 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Grotefendt. 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 37 military records available for the last name Grotefendt. For the veterans among your Grotefendt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotefendt lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Grotefendt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Grotefendt in 1960 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

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