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Grolla Family History

Grolla 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, Golla, Rolla, Grella, Gralla, Grill, Molla, Bolla, Kroll, Goll

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Where is the Grolla family from?

You can see how Grolla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grolla family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Grolla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Grolla families living in Warwickshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grolla's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Grolla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grolla 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 Grolla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grolla. 25% of Grolla men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Electrician
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Accountant
    25%

What Grolla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Grolla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grolla 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Grolla. 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 98 military records available for the last name Grolla. For the veterans among your Grolla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grolla lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Grolla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Grolla in 1967 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grolla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grolla 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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