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Grohling Family History

Grohling 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: Rohling, Frohling, Goodling, Rolling, Gosling, Fruhling, Groening

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grohling 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 28 census records available for the last name Grohling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grohling 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Grohling. 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 78 military records available for the last name Grohling. For the veterans among your Grohling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grohling lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1996, in the United States, Grohling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grohling in 1989 was 83, and 86 in 1996.

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