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Groelly Family History

Groelly 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, Greeley, Grell, Grella, Roelle, Golly, Proell, Rielly, Gromley

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Where is the Groelly family from?

You can see how Groelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groelly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Groelly family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Groelly's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Groelly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groelly 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 19 census records available for the last name Groelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groelly 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Groelly. 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 20 military records available for the last name Groelly. For the veterans among your Groelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groelly lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Groelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Groelly in 1974 was 28, and 45 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groelly 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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