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Grotts Family History

Grotts Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Grotz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grotts family from?

You can see how Grotts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grotts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Grotts families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 94% of all the recorded Grotts's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Grotts families in 1911.
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What did your Grotts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grotts. 36% of Grotts men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Grotts women worked as a Beauty 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Famer
    12%
  • Cutting Pulp Ward
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grotts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotts 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Grotts. 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 261 military records available for the last name Grotts. For the veterans among your Grotts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotts lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Grotts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grotts in 1949 was 66, and 52 in 2004.

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