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Groelz Family History

Groelz 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: Goelz, Gruel, Groll, Grenz, Grosz, Gretz, Grotz, Groulx, Grell, Groen

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Where is the Groelz family from?

You can see how Groelz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groelz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Groelz families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Groelz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Groelz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Groelz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groelz 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Groelz. 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 14 military records available for the last name Groelz. For the veterans among your Groelz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groelz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Groelz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Groelz in 1964 was 85, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groelz 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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