This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Grodal family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Grodal Family History

Grodal 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: Goda, Godel, Roda, Grogan, Rodas, Groll, Goodall, Grondahl, Gopal

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Grodal family from?

You can see how Grodal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grodal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Grodal families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Grodal family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grodal's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Grodal families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grodal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Grodal ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Grodal | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Grodal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Grodal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grodal census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Grodal

Passenger Lists

There are 75 immigration records available for the last name Grodal. 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.

View all Grodal immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Grodal. For the veterans among your Grodal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Grodal military records

You've only scratched the surface of Grodal family history

Discover More

What is the average Grodal lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Grodal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grodal in 1975 was 72, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grodal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grodal 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Grodal family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial