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Gronholdt Family History

Gronholdt 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: Gronewold, Rosholt, Aronhalt, Kronholm, Bornholdt, Granholm

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Where is the Gronholdt family from?

You can see how Gronholdt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gronholdt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gronholdt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gronholdt families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gronholdt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gronholdt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gronholdt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gronholdt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fishing was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gronholdt. 100% of Gronholdt men worked as a Fishing. .

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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

  • Fishing
    100%
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Gronholdt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gronholdt 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Gronholdt. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gronholdt. For the veterans among your Gronholdt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gronholdt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gronholdt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gronholdt in 1964 was 75, and 86 in 2002.

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