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Grothjahn Family History

Grothjahn 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: Rothman, Grothaus, Grohmann, Grohman, Rothmann, Trojan, Grosjean

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Where is the Grothjahn family from?

You can see how Grothjahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grothjahn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grothjahn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Grothjahn families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Grothjahn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Grothjahn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grothjahn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grothjahn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Grothjahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grothjahn 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Grothjahn. 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 31 military records available for the last name Grothjahn. For the veterans among your Grothjahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grothjahn lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Grothjahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Grothjahn in 1969 was 76, and 69 in 1987.

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