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Grollman Family History

Grollman 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: Rollman, Goleman, Wollman, Pollman, Gellman, Gillman, Dollman

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Where is the Grollman family from?

You can see how Grollman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grollman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Grollman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grollman family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grollman's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Grollman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grollman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grollman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grollman. 54% of Grollman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Grollman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grollman were Machinist and Secretary. .

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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

  • Salesman
    54%
  • Owner
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Grollman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grollman 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Grollman. 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 Grollman. For the veterans among your Grollman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grollman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grollman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Grollman in 1963 was 55, and 88 in 2004.

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