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Groling Family History

Groling 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: Roling, Goodling, Cooling, Golding, Going, Rolling, Gosling, Gilling

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Where is the Groling family from?

You can see how Groling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groling family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Groling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Groling family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Groling's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Groling families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Groling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groling 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Groling. 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 177 military records available for the last name Groling. For the veterans among your Groling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groling lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Groling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Groling in 1970 was 73, and 100 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groling 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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