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Grodivant Family History

Grodivant 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: Brodigan, Grodin, Goodman, Grant, Radigan, Grosjean, Godino, Provan

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Where is the Grodivant family from?

You can see how Grodivant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grodivant family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Grodivant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Grodivant family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Grodivant's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Grodivant families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Grodivant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grodivant 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Grodivant. 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 10 military records available for the last name Grodivant. For the veterans among your Grodivant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grodivant lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Grodivant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Grodivant in 1966 was 63, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grodivant 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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