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Groetschel Family History

Groetschel Surname 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: Groeschel, Groetsch, Loetscher, Ritschel, Goetsch, Goettsche

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Where is the Groetschel family from?

You can see how Groetschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groetschel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Groetschel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Groetschel families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Groetschel's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Groetschel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Groetschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groetschel 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Groetschel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 152 military records available for the last name Groetschel. For the veterans among your Groetschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groetschel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Groetschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Groetschel in 1969 was 95, and 38 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groetschel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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