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Grohall Family History

Grohall 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, Goodall, Rohaly, Grall, Royall, Rohal, Bohall, Gall, Marshall

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Where is the Grohall family from?

You can see how Grohall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grohall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grohall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Grohall families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Grohall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grohall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grohall 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 Grohall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grohall. 50% of Grohall men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Electrician
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Grohall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Grohall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grohall 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Grohall. 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 56 military records available for the last name Grohall. For the veterans among your Grohall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grohall lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Grohall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grohall in 1966 was 72, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grohall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grohall 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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