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Van Groll Family History

Van Groll 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: Van Gorp, Van Dell, Van Tol, Van Hall, Van Rooy, Van Arkel, Van Driel

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Where is the Van Groll family from?

You can see how Van Groll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Groll family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Groll families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Van Groll families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Groll's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Van Groll families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Groll 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 227 census records available for the last name Van Groll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Groll 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 Van Groll. 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 91 military records available for the last name Van Groll. For the veterans among your Van Groll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Groll lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Van Groll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Van Groll in 1980 was 74, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Groll 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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