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Groller Name Meaning

South German (Gröller): variant of Greller a nickname for a loud man from an agent derivative of Middle High German grellen ‘to shout angrily’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Roller, Preller, Geller, Woller, Kreller, Goller, Galler, Koller

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Where is the Groller family from?

You can see how Groller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groller family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Groller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Groller families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Groller's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Groller families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groller. 44% of Groller men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Groller women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Groller were Packer and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Weaver
    14%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Packer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Maid
    29%
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Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Groller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groller 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Groller. 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 847 military records available for the last name Groller. For the veterans among your Groller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groller lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Groller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Groller in 1964 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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