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Groddy Family History

Groddy 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: Grody, Roddy, Graddy, Droddy, Priddy, Goody, Reddy, Broady, Brody

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Where is the Groddy family from?

You can see how Groddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groddy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Groddy families living in Kentucky. This was about 63% of all the recorded Groddy's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Groddy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groddy 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 Groddy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groddy. 100% of Groddy men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Groddy women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Groddy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Groddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groddy 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Groddy. 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 15 military records available for the last name Groddy. For the veterans among your Groddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groddy lifespan?

Average Groddy life expectancy in 1995 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groddy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groddy 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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