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Grofils Family History

Grofils Name 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: Grill, Garofalo, Gross, Rodis, Grof, Groll, Gros, Grounds, Groulx

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Grofils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grofils 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Grofils. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Grofils. For the veterans among your Grofils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grofils lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Grofils life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Grofils in 1972 was 91, and 98 in 1985.

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