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Grolig Family History

Grolig 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: Krolik, Grogg, Groll, Rolin, Golin, Golia, Roig, Gillig, Brolin

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Where is the Grolig family from?

You can see how Grolig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grolig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grolig family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Grolig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Grolig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grolig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grolig ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Grolig ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Grolig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grolig 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Grolig. 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 116 military records available for the last name Grolig. For the veterans among your Grolig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grolig lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Grolig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Grolig in 1971 was 74, and 57 in 1993.

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