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Grendahl Family History

Grendahl Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name from gren ‘branch’ + dahl ‘valley’.

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm in Trøndelag named with gren (of uncertain origin) + dal ‘valley’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grendahl family from?

You can see how Grendahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grendahl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Grendahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Grendahl families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grendahl's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grendahl families in 1891.
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What did your Grendahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grendahl. 54% of Grendahl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Grendahl women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    54%
  • Farm Operator
    20%
  • Helper
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Grendahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Grendahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grendahl 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Grendahl. 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 143 military records available for the last name Grendahl. For the veterans among your Grendahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grendahl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Grendahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Grendahl in 1963 was 85, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grendahl 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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