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Groda Family History

Groda 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: Goda, Roda, Grody, Broda, Grona, Grode, Grodi, Boda, Rode, Rada

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Where is the Groda family from?

You can see how Groda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Groda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Groda family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Groda's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Groda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groda ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Groda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groda 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Groda. 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 117 military records available for the last name Groda. For the veterans among your Groda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groda lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Groda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Groda in 1962 was 72, and 75 in 2003.

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