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Grendow Family History

Grendow Surname 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: Glendon, Greenhow, Grenon, Rendon, Granzow, Grandon, Bredow, Grunow

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Where is the Grendow family from?

You can see how Grendow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grendow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Grendow families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Grendow family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Grendow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Grendow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grendow 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 37 census records available for the last name Grendow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grendow 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Grendow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Grendow. For the veterans among your Grendow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grendow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Grendow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Grendow in 1965 was 63, and 101 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grendow ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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