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Groele Family History

Groele 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: Groene, Grove, Gole, Goede, Gruel, Grieve, Groll, Grose, Groppe

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Where is the Groele family from?

You can see how Groele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groele family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Groele families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Groele's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Groele families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Groele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groele 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Groele. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Groele. For the veterans among your Groele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groele lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Groele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Groele in 1968 was 64, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groele 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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