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Groeller Family History

Groeller 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: Groller, Goeller, Geller, Roesler, Goller, Gfeller, Roller, Preller

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Where is the Groeller family from?

You can see how Groeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groeller family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Groeller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Groeller family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Groeller's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Groeller families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groeller 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 Groeller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groeller. 43% of Groeller men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Groeller women worked as a Finisher.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Butcher
    29%
  • Cook
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    100%

What Groeller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Groeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groeller 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Groeller. 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 81 military records available for the last name Groeller. For the veterans among your Groeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groeller lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Groeller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Groeller in 1959 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groeller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groeller 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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