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Groeling Family History

Groeling 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: Groening, Goodling, Frieling, Rolling, Gosling, Kroening, Greving

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Where is the Groeling family from?

You can see how Groeling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groeling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Groeling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Groeling families living in New Jersey. This was about 21% of all the recorded Groeling's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Groeling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groeling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groeling ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 638 census records available for the last name Groeling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groeling 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Groeling. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 346 military records available for the last name Groeling. For the veterans among your Groeling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groeling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Groeling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Groeling in 1964 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

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