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Grodden Family History

Grodden 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: Growden, Groden, Godden, Rodden, Roden, Glidden, Crowden, Gruden

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Where is the Grodden family from?

You can see how Grodden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grodden family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Grodden families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grodden's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Grodden families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grodden 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 52 census records available for the last name Grodden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grodden 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Grodden. 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 Grodden. For the veterans among your Grodden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grodden lifespan?

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