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Grolling Family History

Grolling 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: Rolling, Bolling, Goodling, Golding, Gosling, Gilling, Colling

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Where is the Grolling family from?

You can see how Grolling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grolling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grolling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Grolling families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Grolling's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grolling families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Grolling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grolling 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Grolling. 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 14 military records available for the last name Grolling. For the veterans among your Grolling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grolling lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Grolling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grolling in 1981 was 65, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grolling 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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