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Grodrian Family History

Grodrian 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: Grodin, Adrian, Goodman, Gorman, Florian, Grosjean, Rodrigo, Grogan

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Where is the Grodrian family from?

You can see how Grodrian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grodrian family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grodrian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Grodrian families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Grodrian's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Grodrian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grodrian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Grodrian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Grodrian. 100% of Grodrian men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Grodrian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grodrian 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 Grodrian. 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 38 military records available for the last name Grodrian. For the veterans among your Grodrian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grodrian lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Grodrian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Grodrian in 1964 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

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