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Grolnick Family History

Grolnick 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: Rolnick, Drobnick, Golick, Grosenick, Gollnick, Guralnick, Kronick

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Where is the Grolnick family from?

You can see how Grolnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grolnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Grolnick families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grolnick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grolnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grolnick 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 Grolnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grolnick. 50% of Grolnick men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Helper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Grolnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grolnick 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Grolnick. 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 15 military records available for the last name Grolnick. For the veterans among your Grolnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grolnick lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Grolnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Grolnick in 1967 was 36, and 87 in 2004.

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