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Grotland Family History

Grotland 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: Rowland, Gronlund, Scotland, Roland, Grantland, Rutland, Ritland

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Where is the Grotland family from?

You can see how Grotland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grotland family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Grotland families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Grotland's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Grotland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grotland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grotland ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Grotland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grotland 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Grotland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grotland. For the veterans among your Grotland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grotland lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Grotland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Grotland in 1977 was 73, and 63 in 1996.

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