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Grothwell Family History

Grothwell 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: Rothwell, Crotwell, Bothwell, Rothell, Brockwell, Rockwell, Bothell

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Where is the Grothwell family from?

You can see how Grothwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grothwell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grothwell families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grothwell's in USA. California had the highest population of Grothwell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grothwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grothwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grothwell. 100% of Grothwell men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Grothwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grothwell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Grothwell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Grothwell. For the veterans among your Grothwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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