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Gronhoff Family History

Gronhoff 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: Granoff, Aronoff, Bohnhoff, Rosoff, Brockhoff, Kronholm, Rogoff

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Where is the Gronhoff family from?

You can see how Gronhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gronhoff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gronhoff families living in Iowa. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gronhoff's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gronhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gronhoff 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 27 census records available for the last name Gronhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gronhoff 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Gronhoff. 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 35 military records available for the last name Gronhoff. For the veterans among your Gronhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gronhoff lifespan?

Average Gronhoff life expectancy in 1989 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gronhoff 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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