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Grol Family History

Grol 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: Krol, Grof, Groll, Grob, Gros, Grom, Groh, Grow, Gill, Gall

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Where is the Grol family from?

You can see how Grol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grol family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Grol families living in Texas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grol's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Grol families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grol 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 260 census records available for the last name Grol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grol 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Grol. 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 Grol. For the veterans among your Grol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grol lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Grol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grol in 1971 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grol 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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