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Grolly Family History

Grolly 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: Groll, Golly, Grill, Kroll, Polly, Goll, Roll, Holly, Golla, Grody

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Where is the Grolly family from?

You can see how Grolly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grolly family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Grolly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grolly family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grolly's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Grolly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grolly 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 55 census records available for the last name Grolly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grolly 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Grolly. 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 25 military records available for the last name Grolly. For the veterans among your Grolly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grolly lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1993, in the United States, Grolly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Grolly in 1983 was 80, and 87 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grolly 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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