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Grodevant Family History

Grodevant 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: Rodeman, Groden, Groneman, Goodman, Grant, Roseman, Roseland

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Where is the Grodevant family from?

You can see how Grodevant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grodevant family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Grodevant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Grodevant family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grodevant's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Grodevant families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grodevant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Grodevant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grodevant 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Grodevant. 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 53 military records available for the last name Grodevant. For the veterans among your Grodevant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grodevant lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Grodevant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Grodevant in 1967 was 59, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grodevant 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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