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Groonell Family History

Groonell 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: Brownell, Gosnell, Broomell, Goodell, Grennell, Grenell, Grinnell

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Where is the Groonell family from?

You can see how Groonell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groonell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Groonell family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Groonell's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Groonell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groonell 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 Groonell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groonell. 100% of Groonell women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Groonell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Groonell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groonell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Groonell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Groonell. For the veterans among your Groonell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groonell lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Groonell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Groonell in 1976 was 75, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groonell 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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