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Grytdahl Family History

Grytdahl 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: Grondahl, Grendahl, Rendahl, Rosdahl, Bredahl, Rindahl, Urdahl

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Where is the Grytdahl family from?

You can see how Grytdahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grytdahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Grytdahl family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grytdahl's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Grytdahl families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Grytdahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grytdahl 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Grytdahl. 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 22 military records available for the last name Grytdahl. For the veterans among your Grytdahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grytdahl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Grytdahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grytdahl in 1962 was 44, and 86 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grytdahl 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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