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Groenwold Family History

Groenwold 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: Groenewold, Greenwood, Gronewold, Gruenwald, Greenwald, Grunwald

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Where is the Groenwold family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Groenwold. 100% of Groenwold men worked as a Farmer.

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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%

What Groenwold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Groenwold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Groenwold 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Groenwold. 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 34 military records available for the last name Groenwold. For the veterans among your Groenwold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Groenwold lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Groenwold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Groenwold in 1964 was 78, and 86 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Groenwold

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Groenwold 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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