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Groendyk Family History

Groendyk 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: Groendyke, Grody, Mendyk, Grounds, Groening, Growney, Groen, Grundy

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Where is the Groendyk family from?

You can see how Groendyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Groendyk family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Groendyk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Groendyk family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Groendyk's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Groendyk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Groendyk 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 Groendyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Groendyk. 55% of Groendyk men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Groendyk women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Packer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Groendyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Groendyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groendyk 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Groendyk. 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 54 military records available for the last name Groendyk. For the veterans among your Groendyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groendyk lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Groendyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Groendyk in 1966 was 96, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groendyk 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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