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Grotle Family History

Grotle 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: Grothe, Grote, Grotte, Grove, Gole, Groll, Grose, Groppe, Grone

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Where is the Grotle family from?

You can see how Grotle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grotle family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grotle's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Grotle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grotle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Grotle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Grotle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotle 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Grotle. 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 26 military records available for the last name Grotle. For the veterans among your Grotle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotle lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Grotle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grotle in 1968 was 80, and 91 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grotle 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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