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Grodland Family History

Grodland 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: Rowland, Gronlund, Woodland, Odland, Roland, Nodland, Rohland

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Where is the Grodland family from?

You can see how Grodland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grodland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Grodland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grodland family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Grodland's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Grodland families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Grodland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grodland 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Grodland. 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 3 military records available for the last name Grodland. For the veterans among your Grodland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grodland lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1980, in the United States, Grodland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Grodland in 1957 was 41, and 83 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grodland 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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