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Gronholt Family History

Gronholt Surname 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: Rosholt, Aronhalt, Kronholm, Granholm, Arnholt, Sponholz, Gronewold

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Where is the Gronholt family from?

You can see how Gronholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gronholt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gronholt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Gronholt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gronholt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gronholt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Gronholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gronholt 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gronholt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Gronholt. For the veterans among your Gronholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gronholt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gronholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gronholt in 1967 was 87, and 83 in 2003.

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