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Grodan Family History

Grodan 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: Grogan, Groden, Groman, Grodin, Trojan, Goodman, Roman, Goda, Roda

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Where is the Grodan family from?

You can see how Grodan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grodan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Grodan families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Grodan families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grodan's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Grodan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grodan 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 107 census records available for the last name Grodan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grodan 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Grodan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Grodan. For the veterans among your Grodan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grodan lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2004, in the United States, Grodan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Grodan in 1997 was 28, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grodan 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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