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Grogaard Family History

Grogaard 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: Boogaard, Bogaard, Goddard, Grogan, Odegaard, Girouard, Gossard

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grogaard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Grogaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grogaard 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Grogaard. 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 28 military records available for the last name Grogaard. For the veterans among your Grogaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grogaard lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Grogaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grogaard in 1973 was 75, and 89 in 2002.

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