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Gronnis Family History

Gronnis 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: Grannis, Grounds, Tronnes, Grondin, Ronnie, Ronis, Dennis, Francis

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Where is the Gronnis family from?

You can see how Gronnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gronnis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gronnis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gronnis families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gronnis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gronnis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Gronnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gronnis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gronnis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gronnis. For the veterans among your Gronnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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