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Grodewald Family History

Grodewald 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: Rodewald, Gronewold, Grunewald, Grunwald, Groenewold, Rosenwald

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Where is the Grodewald family from?

You can see how Grodewald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grodewald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grodewald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Grodewald families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Grodewald's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Grodewald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grodewald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grodewald ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Grodewald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grodewald 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Grodewald. 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 2 military records available for the last name Grodewald. For the veterans among your Grodewald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grodewald lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Grodewald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Grodewald in 1967 was 94, and 85 in 2003.

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