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Grolke Family History

Grolke 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: Grulke, Grove, Gole, Goike, Groll, Grose, Groppe, Grone, Golde, Roske

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Where is the Grolke family from?

You can see how Grolke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grolke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grolke family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Grolke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Grolke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grolke 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 17 census records available for the last name Grolke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grolke 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Grolke. 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 3 military records available for the last name Grolke. For the veterans among your Grolke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grolke lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1985, in the United States, Grolke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Grolke in 1978 was 90, and 95 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grolke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grolke 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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