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Groelle Family History

Groelle 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: Roelle, Grelle, Groll, Koelle, Toelle, Froehle, Grell, Groller

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Where is the Groelle family from?

You can see how Groelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Groelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Groelle family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Groelle's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Groelle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groelle 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 Groelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groelle. 60% of Groelle men worked as a Farming and 100% of Groelle women worked as a Helper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Groelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Groelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groelle 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Groelle. 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 21 military records available for the last name Groelle. For the veterans among your Groelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groelle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Groelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Groelle in 1965 was 75, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groelle 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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