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Groenland Family History

Groenland 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: Greenland, Gronlund, Greenlund, Rowland, Roseland, Ireland, Penland

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Where is the Groenland family from?

You can see how Groenland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groenland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Groenland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Groenland family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Groenland's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Groenland families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Groenland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groenland 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Groenland. 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 Groenland. For the veterans among your Groenland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groenland lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Groenland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Groenland in 1980 was 76, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groenland 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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