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Grodfry Family History

Grodfry 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: Godfrey, Grody, Grodsky, Gregory, Goody, Roder, Brodsky, Rodney

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Where is the Grodfry family from?

You can see how Grodfry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grodfry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Grodfry families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Grodfry family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Grodfry's in USA. New York had the highest population of Grodfry families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Grodfry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grodfry 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Grodfry. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Grodfry. For the veterans among your Grodfry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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