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Grotsinger Family History

Grotsinger 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: Grossinger, Groninger, Gretzinger, Getsinger, Griesinger, Groezinger

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Where is the Grotsinger family from?

You can see how Grotsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotsinger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Grotsinger families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Grotsinger's in USA. California had the highest population of Grotsinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grotsinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grotsinger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Grotsinger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Grotsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotsinger 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Grotsinger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Grotsinger. For the veterans among your Grotsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotsinger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1985, in the United States, Grotsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Grotsinger in 1968 was 85, and 70 in 1985.

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