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Grohl Family History

Grohl 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: Gohl, Groll, Groh, Grohs, Grahl, Brohl, Grohe, Rohl, Grill, Gross

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Where is the Grohl family from?

You can see how Grohl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grohl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grohl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Grohl families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Grohl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grohl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Grohl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grohl 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Grohl. 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 100 military records available for the last name Grohl. For the veterans among your Grohl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grohl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Grohl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Grohl in 1966 was 74, and 101 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grohl 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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