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Grotell Family History

Grotell 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: Rosell, Rowell, Groll, Trowell, Rodell, Crotwell, Gruwell, Grewell

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Where is the Grotell family from?

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

What did your Grotell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Grotell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotell 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Grotell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Grotell. For the veterans among your Grotell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Grotell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Grotell in 1963 was 59, and 86 in 1993.

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