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Grolland Family History

Grolland 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: Rolland, Holland, Rowland, Gronlund, Roland, Folland, Gilland

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Where is the Grolland family from?

You can see how Grolland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grolland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Grolland families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Grolland families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grolland's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Grolland families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grolland 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 11 census records available for the last name Grolland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grolland 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Grolland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grolland. For the veterans among your Grolland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grolland lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grolland

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