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Groell Family History

Groell 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: Groll, Grell, Proell, Roell, Grill, Gesell, Kroll, Goll, Gorrell

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Where is the Groell family from?

You can see how Groell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Groell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Groell families living in New York. This was about 85% of all the recorded Groell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Groell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Groell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groell. 25% of Groell men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Groell women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Hired Man
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Groell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Groell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groell 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Groell. 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 102 military records available for the last name Groell. For the veterans among your Groell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Groell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Groell in 1963 was 75, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groell 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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