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Grondale Family History

Grondale 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: Gerondale, Grindle, Grondahl, Arendale, Mondale, Goodale, Trundle

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Where is the Grondale family from?

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

What did your Grondale ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Grondale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grondale 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Grondale. 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 4 military records available for the last name Grondale. For the veterans among your Grondale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grondale lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Grondale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Grondale in 1971 was 80, and 76 in 1991.

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