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Groothuis Name Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from any of various ‘large houses’ so named from groot ‘great large’ + huis ‘house’ particularly located in the district of Twente for instance the farmstead Groothuis in Brammelo.

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


Similar surnames: Grothaus, Grooters, Bulthuis, Groot, Kruis, Grosshans, Grotheer

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Where is the Groothuis family from?

You can see how Groothuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groothuis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Groothuis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Groothuis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Groothuis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Groothuis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groothuis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groothuis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groothuis. 75% of Groothuis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Groothuis women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    75%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Groothuis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Groothuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groothuis 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Groothuis. 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 115 military records available for the last name Groothuis. For the veterans among your Groothuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groothuis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Groothuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Groothuis in 1962 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

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