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Groenendal Family History

Groenendal 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: Greenman, Greenway, Greenan, Rosendahl, Provencal, Grondahl

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Where is the Groenendal family from?

You can see how Groenendal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groenendal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Groenendal families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Groenendal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Groenendal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groenendal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Groenendal ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Groenendal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groenendal 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Groenendal. 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 62 military records available for the last name Groenendal. For the veterans among your Groenendal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groenendal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Groenendal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Groenendal in 1963 was 75, and 70 in 2004.

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