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Grodberg Family History

Grodberg 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: Rodberg, Gronberg, Froberg, Roberg, Grober, Kronberg, Goldberg

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Where is the Grodberg family from?

You can see how Grodberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grodberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Grodberg families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Grodberg's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Grodberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grodberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grodberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grodberg. 100% of Grodberg men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Grodberg women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Grodberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Grodberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grodberg 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Grodberg. 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 40 military records available for the last name Grodberg. For the veterans among your Grodberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grodberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Grodberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Grodberg in 1963 was 67, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Grodberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grodberg 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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